Vinod Kumar Sharma, J.

1. This appeal arises out of an award passed by learned motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Jalandhar vide which claim petition filed by the claimants-appellants was allowed and compensation to the tune of Rs.9,00,000 was awarded in favour of the claimants along with interest at the rate of 9 per cent per annum from the date of filing of the petition till actual realisation. It was further held that each of the claimants would be entitled to a sum of Rs.2,25,000.

2. The case set up by the claimants was that the deceased Nirmaljit Singh, resident of Urban Estate, Jalandhar was proceeding towards his house on 25.4.1999 at about 10.30 a. m. on his scooter No. PB 08-A 3505 and he was going on left side of the road. The jeep bearing No. PJP 338 driven by Prem Singh, respondent No.1, at a high speed rashly and negligently struck against the scooter from behind resulting in multiple injuries to him. The driver escaped from the spot along with his vehicle. One kamaljit Singh was coming just behind on another scooter and was following Nirmaljit Singh. He saw the occurrence and took nirmaljit Singh to Kahlon Nursing and maternity Home for treatment. Nirmaljit sing