SINGH, C. J. AND SAPRE, J.

( 1 ) THIS appeal is directed against the award of 5th Member, motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Indore ('mact' for short) dated 31. 10. 1998.

( 2 ) DECEASED Samir Bist (20) met with an accident on 10. 9. 1991 at 8. 30 p. m. on a. B. Road, Indore near bungalow of Dr. Verma when his scooter No. MP-09-B-6789 was hit by bus No. CPW 6718 owned by M. P. State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC) driven by Ranjitsingh while the bus was coming for going to H. I. G. Colony. The matter was reported at the police Station, Tukoganj and first information report 652 of 1991 was registered. Deceased was subjected to post-mortem examination, report is available on file. Allegation is that bus was being driven rashly and negligently as a result of which the scooter was hit by it. Deceased fell off the scooter and his head was crushed by the bus; its driver made good his escape. Deceased was taken to the hospital where he died. It is stated that deceased was 20 years old, healthy and handsome young man. At the time of accident he was studying in B. Sc. II year in Holkar Science College, Indore. He was doing computer course and was Senior Under Officer of National cadet Corp

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