JUDGMENT

This appeal has been filed by the claimants in OP(MV) No.2087 of 2016 on the files of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Ernakulam, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondent herein was the second respondent before the tribunal.

2. The case of the claimants was that on 29.05.2016, while the deceased was walking along the side of a public road, a motorcycle bearing Reg.No.KL-07-AH-2476 ridden by the first respondent in a rash and negligent manner, knocked her down, whereby she sustained fatal injuries and succumbed to the injuries. The claimants, being the legal heirs of the deceased, approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹20,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent, who was the owner-cum-rider of the offending vehicle, remained ex parte before the tribunal. The second respondent insurer filed a written statement, admitting the policy coverage for the offending vehicle, but disputing the liability and quantum of compensation claimed. Exts.A1 to A10 were m