JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.1208 of 2013 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Irinjalakuda, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 19.09.2013 at about 05.30 pm, while the claimant was riding a motorcycle bearing reg. No. KL-46-D- 4352, a jeep bearing registration No.KL-5-C-239, driven by the 1^st respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit against the motorcycle. As a result of the accident, the claimant sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming compensation of ₹4,64,000/-, limited to ₹2,50,000/-.

3. The first respondent/owner-cum-driver and the third respondent/insured of the offending vehicle remained ex parte before the tribunal. The 2^nd respondent/insurer filed a written statement admitting the validity of the policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A8 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, awarded a sum of ₹1,01,700/- with interest at 9% per annum as compensation under various heads against the 2^nd respondent/i