JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the third respondent/insurance company in O.P (MV) No.291 of 2011 on the file of the Additional Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-I, Manjeri challenging the quantum of compensation awarded by the tribunal. The respondents herein are the claimants 1 to 3, 5 and supplemental claimant 6 before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimants, on 25.10.2009 at 13.30 hours, while the deceased was driving his car bearing reg. No. KL-10-AA- 3400, a bus bearing registration No.KL-10-T-6745 driven by the 1st respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit against the car. As a result of the accident, the deceased had sustained serious injuries and later succumbed to the injuries. The claimants, being the legal heirs of the deceased, approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹1,00,00,000/-.

3. The first and second respondent/owner and driver of the offending bus entered appearance but did not file a written statement. The 3^rd respondent/insurer filed a written statement admitting the validity of the policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed and denying liability. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A9 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing