JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.1567 of

2009 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Perumbavur, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein are the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 07.04.2009 at about 05.30 pm, while the claimant was travelling as a pillion rider in a motorcycle bearing registration No.KL-17-9055, another motorcycle bearing registration No.KL-7-AA-8864 ridden by the 1^st respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit against the motorcycle in which the claimant was travelling. As a result of the accident, the appellant had sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming compensation of ₹4,48,000/- limited to ₹4,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent, who is the owner-cum-rider of the offending motorcycle, filed a written statement contending that the accident occurred due to the negligent riding of the motorcycle by the rider in which the claimant was a pillion rider. He further contended that he was holding a valid and effective driving licence and that the motorcycle was covered by a valid insurance policy with the second respondent. The second respondent,