ORAL JUDGMENT

2. Brief facts leading rise to the filing of this appeal, are as follows:

4. The owner of the offending motorcycle filed a statement of objections denying the averments made in the claim petition. It is contended that the rider of the offending motorcycle possessed a valid and effective driving license as of the date of the accident, and the policy was valid. Hence, he prays to dismiss the claim petition against the owner of the offending motorcycle.

6. The Tribunal, based on the pleadings of the parties, framed the relevant issues.

8. The Tribunal, after assessing the verbal and documentary evidence, allowed the claim petition in part with costs vide judgment dated 18.11.2014 and awarded a compensation of Rs.5,39,312/- with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date of the petition till deposit. It is held that the respondents are liable to the pay the compensation to the petitioner and directed Insurance Company to pay the compensation amount to the petitioner.

10. Heard the arguments of the learned counsel for the Insurance Company, and the learned counsel for the petitioner.

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