JUDGMENT

This appeal has been filed by the claimant in OP(MV) No.1840 of 2005 on the files of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Thrissur, claiming compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.

2. The case of the claimant is that on 12.06.2004, while he was riding a motorcycle bearing Reg.No.KL-08-T-1914 through Mannuthy - Paliakkara NH-47 public road, a jeep bearing Reg.No.KL-G- 1505 driven by the third respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit the motorcycle, whereby he sustained serious injuries. He approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹1,50,000/-.

3. Respondents 1 and 3 are the owner and driver of the offending vehicle respectively. The second respondent is said to be the policy holder of the offending vehicle. Respondents 1 to 3 remained ex parte before the tribunal. The fourth respondent insurer filed a written statement, admitting the policy coverage for the offending vehicle, but disputing the liability and quantum of compensation claimed. Exts.A1 to A7, B1 & B2 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, though assessed a sum of ₹1,21,703/- as compensation under different heads