Hon’ble Ashwani Kumar Mishra, J.—Instant appeals have been filed challenging the judgment and order dated 17.11.2009, passed by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal/VII Additional District Judge, Faizabad in M.A.C.P. No. 137 of 2007 (Rajendra Pratap Singh and another v. Rajaband Khan and others) filed under Section 166 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. While insurance company has challenged the determination of compensation, the claimants have sought enhancement over and above the amount awarded, as such, both the appeals have been heard together and are being disposed of by this common judgment.

2. On 27.5.2007 at 9.00 p.m., an accident occurred wherein motorcycle bearing registration No. UP 42K 3931, upon which deceased and two others were travelling, got hit by Jeep bearing registration No. UP 42A 3122, resulting in grievous injuries caused to Vipin Kumar, who died as a consequence thereof. The motorcycle was being driven by the uncle of the deceased, namely Jitendra Pratap Singh, who also died in the same accident. The other rider of the motorcycle, Mata Baksh Singh, father-in-law of the deceased, also sustained injuries. It is claimed that while the motorcycle with three riders tr