JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimants in OP(MV) No.428 of

2011 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Alappuzha, seeking enhancement of the award amount for the death of their minor child. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the appellants/claimants, on 08.03.2011 at about 07.45 a.m., while the deceased who was aged 14 years, was pedalling his bicycle along Arattuvazhy junction, a motorcycle bearing registration No.KL-03/R-8331 ridden by the second respondent in a rash and negligent manner knocked down the deceased and as a result, the minor child sustained serious injuries and succumbed to the injuries on 10.03.2011. The claimants, who are the legal representatives of the deceased, approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹9,09,000/-.

3. The first and second respondents were the owner and the rider of the motorcycle respectively. The third respondent, insurer filed a written statement, admitting the insurance policy of the motorcycle, denying the liability and disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A6 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and m