JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P.(MV) No.1267 of 2014 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Palakkad, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 11.11.2013, while she was walking through the right side of the road, she was hit down by and LMV bearing registration No.KL-04-A-484 driven by the 2^nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner and as a result of which she sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹10,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent, the owner and the second respondent, the driver of the offending vehicle, remained ex- parte, before the tribunal. The third respondent, insurer filed a written statement, admitting the policy, but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A15 and Ext.C1 documents were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, awarded a sum of ₹3,61,757/- with interest at 9% per annum as compensation under various heads against the respondent insurer. Dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded by t