Judgment

Mrs. Archana Puri, J.

These are four appeals, filed to assail two Awards of even date i.e. 19.03.2013, arising from the same accident, which took place on 04.01.2012, which resulted into death of two persons, namely Sewak Singh and Karnail Singh.

2. M.A.C. No.9 of 01.05.2012 was filed by Narinder Kaur and others, vis-a-vis death of Sewak Singh, in the accident in question, whereas, M.A.C. No.14 of 03.05.2012 was filed by Jaswinder Kaur and others, vis-a-vis, death of Karnail Singh, in the same accident.

3. On appraisal of the evidence on record, the compensation was granted in both the aforesaid claim petitions.

4. Feeling aggrieved by the Award so passed, the claimants of both the aforesaid claim petitions have filed the appeals for seeking enhancement of the compensation.

5. FAO-3146-2013 relates to the death of Sewak Singh, whereas, FAO-3147-2013 relates to the death of Karnail Singh.

6. FAO-3963-2013 and FAO-3964-2013 have been filed by the Insurance Company to dispute about the factum of accident, involvement of the vehicle in question, as well as raising plea of contributory negligence and further also, on the count of liability, solely fastened upon the insurance company.

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