JUDGMENT :

1. Heard Sri Ram Singh, learned counsel for the appellants; Shri Pranjal Mehrotra, learned counsel for the respondent and perused the record.

2. This appeal, at the behest of the claimants, challenges the judgment and award dated 20.10.2012 passed by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal/District Judge, Court No. 6, Ghaziabad (hereinafter referred to as 'Tribunal') in Motor Accident Claim Petition No. 322 of 2011 awarding a sum of Rs. 4,95,200/- with interest at the rate of 7% as compensation.

3. The accident and involvement of vehicle are not in dispute. The accidental injuries caused death is also not in dispute. The issue of negligence decided by the Tribunal is in dispute. The respondent concerned has not challenged the liability imposed on them. The issues to be decided are negligence and the quantum of compensation awarded. The judgment is therefore not stuffed with narration of all facts except for deciding negligence and compensation.

4. We are unable to subscribe to the submission of Shri Ram Singh, learned counsel for appellants that the deceased has not contributed t