G. DHANASEKAR vs M.D.,METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT CORPN.LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the entitlement of an accident victim to compensation for functional disability, emphasizing that the computation of just and reasonable compensation is the responsibility of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The Court reiterated principles from previous judgments, particularly in Rekha Jain v. National Insurance Company Limited, establishing that the impact of injuries on the victim's profession is crucial in determining functional disability. The Court held that the appellant, who suffered significant injuries affecting his ability to work as a driver, is entitled to compensation reflecting his 100% functional disability due to the accident.