Brief facts of this case, are that on 24.3.1987, while deceased Rayees Khan was driving the Jeep bearing No. RRT 7250 was going from Udaipur to Dungarpur. At that time, a Truck bearing No. RJJ 405 was coming from opposite side. The said Truck was being driven by its driver (respondent No.1) in a rash and negligent manner at a high speed. It was further stated that near Dungarpur Railway Station, the said Truck hit the jeep, on account of which, the deceased sustained several injuries, resulting into death during treatment in hospital on 25.3.1987. A report of this incident was registered at police station. It was submitted that the police after usual investigation, filed challan against the driver of the offending truck. It was further submitted that at the time of accident, the deceased was of 30 years old and he was driver and was earning Rs.1200/- per month as a salary. The entire family was dependent on his income. All appellants are sons and daughter of the deceased. His wife has also expired just after the occurrence of the said accident. It is alleged that due to untimely death of the deceased in accident, the appellants suffered a huge monetary loss and also deprived of love and affection. They filed a Claim Petition for awarding compensation of Rs.
