JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.410 of 2004 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Thiruvananthapuram, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 18.02.2003 at about 10.30 a.m., while the claimant was travelling in a Tempo Trax Jeep bearing reg. No. KL-01-J-5044, the vehicle was stopped for her to alight. As she was getting down from the vehicle, the 2nd respondent drove the vehicle forward in a rash and negligent manner, causing an accident in which the claimant sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming compensation of ₹6,00,000/-, limited to ₹5,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent/owner and the second respondent/driver of the offending vehicle filed a joint written statement admitting the accident but disputing the compensation claimed. The 3^rd respondent/insurer remained ex parte before the tribunal. Before the tribunal, PW1 was examined, and Exts.A1 to A13 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, awarded a sum of ₹1,21,270/- with interest at 9% per annum as compensation under v