G. Dhanasekar vs M.D.,Metropolitan Transport ...

The Supreme Court addressed the entitlement of an accident victim to compensation for functional disability, emphasizing that the computation of just compensation is the duty of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The Court reiterated principles from previous judgments, particularly in Rekha Jain's case, where it was established that the impact of injury on the victim's profession is crucial in determining functional disability. The Court held that compensation must reflect the extent to which the injury affects the victim's earning capacity, leading to a nuanced approach rather than a uniform application of principles.