JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the appellants in O.P.(MV) No.2478 of 2016 on the file of the Addl. District & Sessions Judge-VIII & Addl. Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Ernakulam. The said claim petition was filed by the appellants herein, claiming an amount of ₹50,00,000/- as compensation in a motor accident occurred on 07.06.2016. The Tribunal awarded an amount of ₹18,86,000/- as compensation under different heads, directing the respondent insurer to deposit the said amount along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of petition till the date of realization. Disputing the quantum of compensation awarded, the appellants have come up with this appeal.

2. Today, when the matter came up for consideration, the learned Counsel for the appellants as well as the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent insurer submitted that they have filed a joint statement dated 02.02.2026, wherein it is stated that the respondent/ insurer agreed to pay a further amount of ₹7,30,000/- (Rupees Seven lakhs thirty thousand only)

including interest as additional compensation in the above appeal. The said amount may be apportioned among us at the rate ordered by the trial court. The