SHAMBHOO SINGH, J.

( 1 ) THIS appeal is directed by the claimants against the award dated 31. 3. 1998 passed by the 2nd Addl. Member, M. A. C. T. , Indore, in Claim Case no. 184 of 1997 whereby the claim application of the claimants was dismissed.

( 2 ) THE case of the appellants was that on 10. 1. 1996 the deceased Gurupal Singh, husband of the appellant No. 1, father of the appellant No. 2 and son of appellant no. 3, driving the truck No. MIF 0195 belonging to the respondent No. 1 and insured with the respondent No. 2, went 15 km. away from Hindoli, District Bundi (Rajasthan), truck No. MP 09-K 9351, belonging to the respondent No. 3 and insured with the respondent No. 4, came from the opposite direction in a rash and negligent manner and dashed against the truck No. MIF 0195 as a result of which Gurupal singh sustained injuries and died on the spot. The deceased was aged about 29 years and was earning Rs. 3,500 per month. The appellants filed claim application seeking compensation of Rs. 5,62,000. The respondent no. 1, the owner of the truck No. MIF 0195 admitted that the deceased on the date of accident, i. e. , 10. 1. 96 was driving his truck and near Hindoli, truck No. MP 09-

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