Leave granted.
2. This appeal is directed against an order dated
01.03.2019, passed by the High Court of Kerala in MACA No.627 of
2016, by which the compensation awarded to the claimants by the
Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Alappuzha (for short, `the
Tribunal’) was enhanced.
3. On 02.06.2000 at 3.00 P.M., the deceased was riding
pillion on a motorcycle being driven by one V.G. Shibu, 1 st
respondent before the Tribunal. Near the Avalookunnu Post office,
respondent No.1 applied sudden brake to save a cyclist and the
deceased fell and was injured. Ultimately, the deceased succumbed
to her injuries on 07.06.2000 at the Medical College Hospital. It
is alleged that the accident was due to the rash and negligent
driving by the bike driver. The owner and driver were ex-parte in
the Tribunal.