JUDGMENT

Dated this the 30^th day of January, 2026 The petitioner in O.P.(M.V.) No.1101 of 2017 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Perumbavoor has preferred this appeal seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Tribunal on account of the injuries sustained by him in a motor accident that occurred on 19.06.2017.

2. The case of the petitioner in brief is as follows:-

On 19.06.2017 at about 10:50 a.m., while the petitioner was crossing the Aluva-Angamaly NH Road near Desom and reached near the Central Median, a motor cycle bearing Registration No.KL-7/CJ-Temp-1331, ridden by the 1^st respondent from north to south direction, in a rash and negligent manner, hit down the petitioner and due to the impact of hit, the petitioner sustained severe injuries.

3. The owner cum rider of the motor cycle was arrayed as 1^st respondent whereas the insurer was arrayed as the 2^nd respondent. The 1^st respondent was remained ex parte. The 2^nd respondent entered appearance and filed written statement mainly disputing the quantum of compensation claimed despite admitting insurance coverage of the vehicle involved in the accident.

4. During trial, the documents produced from the side o