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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA
Mr. Justice Satyen Vaidya, J
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. – Appellant
Versus
Rama Thakur – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Satyen Vaidya, J.)
The instant appeal has been filed against the award dated 01.08.2017 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal-II, Shimla, H.P. in MAC Petition No. 24-S/2 of 2015.
2. The appellant herein is the insurer of vehicle No. HP-03B-3103 which was involved in an accident on 25.05.2015 resulting in death of deceased Karan Singh. The vehicle was used for transportation of debris and deceased Karan Singh was occupying the same as a labourer and as an employee of the owner for the purpose of loading and unloading.
3. Deceased Karan Singh was aged 26 years at the time of accident/death. He was survived by his mother Smt. Rama Thakur, who preferred a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act for grant of compensation.
4. The vehicle was owned by respondent NO.2 herein (hereinafter referred to as the owner) and was being driven by respondent No.3 herein (hereinafter referred to as driver).
5. The cause of death of deceased Karan Singh was attributed to the rash and negligent driving of the driver.
6. The owner, driver and insurer contested the petition. Learned Tribunal vide impugned award has allowed the petition and claimant has been held to b
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