JUDGMENT This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.52 of 2005 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Alappuzha. The respondents herein are the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the appellant, on 27.06.2004, while he was riding a motorcycle bearing Reg.No.KL-02/M-8572 with a pillion rider from west to east direction along the Muhamma - Kanjikuzhy road, a Hyundai Santro Car bearing Reg.No.KL-04/M-1515 driven by the 1^st respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit against the appellant’s motorcycle and thus he sustained serious injuries. He approached the tribunal claiming compensation ₹

2,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent, driver cum owner of the offending vehicle, remained ex-parte before the tribunal. The 2nd respondent, insurer filed a written statement, admitting the policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed and denied liability. PWs 1 to 3 were exami