JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.1359 of 2010 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Irinjalakuda, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents 1 & 2 before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 12.07.2010 at about 08.30 pm, while the claimant was riding a motorcycle bearing reg. No. KL-45- 8111, another motorcycle bearing reg. No. KL-8/U 2354, ridden by the 2^nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner with excessive speed by overtaking another autorickshaw hit against the claimant's motorcycle. As a result of the accident, he had sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming compensation of ₹17,16,000/- limited to ₹12,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent/owner and the second respondent/rider of the offending vehicle remained ex parte before the tribunal. The 3^rd respondent/insurer filed a written statement admitting the policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. Before the tribunal, PWs 1 to 4 were examined and Exts.A1 to A11 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, awarded a sum of ₹4,95,400/- with interest at the r