A.S. Venkatachalamoorthy, J.

1. By a common Judgment, the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Dindigul (Principal District Judge, Dindigul), disposed of M.C.O.P. Nos.1260/94, 55/95 and 56 of 1995 and other Claim Petitions on 28.02.1997.

2. C.M.A. No.1228 of 1997 has been filed by the claimants in M.C.O.P. No.1260 of 1994, claiming enhanced compensation over and above what has been awarded by the Tribunal. C.M.A. No.88 of 1998 has been filed by the claimant in M.C.O.P. No.55 of 1995, claiming enhanced compensation over and above the amount awarded by the Tribunal. C.M.A. No.327 of 1998 has been filed by the claimant in M.C.O.P. No.56 of 1995, claiming enhanced compensation. C.M.A. Nos.1331, 1337 and 1333 of 1998 have been filed by the Insured (owner of the vehicle), questioning the correctness of the Judgment of the Tribunal, exonerating the Insurance Company with reference to M.C.O.P. Nos.1260/94, 55/95 and 56/95 respectively.

3. Dr. Premachandran, Dr. Reshmi and Dr. Shanthi, working in Arvind Eye Hospital, Madurai, on the fateful day that was on 08.07.1994 at about 1.30 P.M., along with others, proceeded from Madurai in a Tempo Traveller Mini Van bearing Registration No.