Supreme Court Links Accident Compensation to Functional Disability, Awards Rs 83.3 Lakh

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that compensation in accident cases must be tied to the degree of functional disability suffered by the victim, not merely the medical injury percentage. The ruling came while the court awarded Rs 83.3 lakh to a road crash victim. The bench emphasized that the impact on a person's ability to work and earn a livelihood should be the primary factor in determining compensation. This judgment is expected to set a significant precedent for how courts and tribunals assess damages in motor accident claims across the country.