|Jharkhand High Court
Functional disability assessed separately from medical disability; compensation enhanced to Rs 14.10 L under MVA | Jharkhand HC
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that a claimant’s functional disability cannot be equated with the percentage of medical disability, mandating a distinct assessment under the Motor Vehicles Act. Accordingly, the compensation award was raised to Rs 14.10 lakhs and a belated cross-objection was allowed, setting a precedent for future motor-accident claims.