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HARKESH MANUJA, J.

By this common judgment, three appeals bearing FAO Nos. 3932 (lead case) of 2015; 637 & 7434 of 2016 arising out of award dated 13.01.2015 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Rupnagar (for short, “the Tribunal”), in MACT Case No. 98 of 2012 are being decided together.

FACTS

As per the case set up by the claimants, on 19.09.2012 deceased Narinder Singh along with Rajan Mishra were proceeding from Ropar to Garshankar in Tempo bearing registration No.PB-12-K-1795 loaded with mobile oil. JaswinderSingh was following them on a separate scooter. At about 5.00 PM, near Kukar Majra Petrol Pump, Scorpio vehicle bearing registration No.DL-08-CJ-8182 being driven rashly and negligently by respondent No.1 came from the opposite side and struck against the Tempo. Due to the impact, Narinder Singh and Rajan Mishra suffered multiple grievous injuries and died at the spot.

The learned Tribunal, on appreciation of evidence, held that the accident occurred due to rash and negligent driving of Scorpio vehicle by respondent No.1 and awarded compensation of Rs.20,73,878/- along with interest @ 6% per annum from the date of claim petition till its realization.

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