JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the third respondent/insurance company in O.P (MV) No.1093 of 2010 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Manjeri, challenging the quantum of compensation awarded by the tribunal. The respondent herein was the claimant before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 24.01.2009 while the claimant was riding a motorcycle bearing reg. No. KL-11-W- 5924, a goods autorickshaw bearing registration No.KL-10-AA- 9378 driven by the 1^st respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit against the motorcycle. As a result of the accident, he had sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming compensation of ₹6,50,500/- limited to ₹6,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent, being the driver, and the second respondent, being the owner of the offending vehicle, filed a joint written statement contending that the accident occurred due to the negligence on the part of the claimant and that the offending vehic