Supreme Court Recognises Claimant’s Right to Choice and Periodic Replacement of Prosthetic Limb; Enhances Compensation
The Supreme Court based the standardisation of prosthetic limb compensation on 5-year replacement cycle and 70-year lifespan.
Loss of future income
Delhi High Court modifies MACT Award to reduce compensation for loss of future income to man with pre-existing disability
The Court calculated the disability incurred by the claimant after the accident so as to determine a just and reasonable compensation.