Not All Injuries Lead to Loss of Earning Capacity; Victim’s Functional Disability Must Be Assessed under the MV Act: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has delivered an important ruling clarifying that not every injury automatically leads to loss of earning capacity, and while awarding compensation, courts must assess functional disability rather than mechanically relying on disability certificates. The judgment was delivered by Justice Hasmukh D Suthar while deciding a first appeal arising from a motor accident compensation claim. Parties and Case Details The case was filed by Rajmohini @ Rajmohunaben…