IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH

Decided on:22.12.2025

Amar Singh Yadav and another …Appellants

Versus

Sita Ram and others …Respondents

CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL

Present: Mr. Sandeep Kotla, Advocate

for the appellants.

None for respondents No.1 and 2.

Mr. Satpal Dhamija, Advocate

for respondent No.3-insurance company.

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AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL, J. (Oral)

1. The present appeal has been filed by the appellants–claimants seeking enhancement of the compensation awarded by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Hisar (hereinafter “the Tribunal”), vide award dated 22.04.2000, whereby a sum of ₹1,22,000/- was granted on account of the death of Shiv Kumar, son of

the appellants.

2. Succinctly, facts of the case are that on 31.05.1998, Prem Singh (since deceased) along with Shiv Kumar (since deceased) were travelling from Gangwa to Adampur on a Hero Honda motorcycle bearing registration No.HR-20B-469. Shiv Kumar was driving the motorcycle, whereas Prem Singh was a pillion rider. They were being followed by their uncle Karan Singh on a separate motorcycle. At about 10:00 A.M., when they reached near Balsmand Branch Canal, a buffalo suddenly appeared on t