SC raises compensation for blind accident victim from ₹2.94 cr to ₹3.77 cr
The woman was rendered completely blind in the 2011 accident. The Supreme Court said her continued employment did not mean her earning capacity was unaffected.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court raised the compensation for a woman who suffered severe injuries in a 2011 road accident from ₹2.94 crore to ₹3.77 crore, marking the first time the Court has used a woman's ability to work in an open, competitive labour market as a basis for determining compensation rather than her continued employment in a highly accommodating role.
The injured party, Priyanka Das, lost her sight and sustained pelvic injuries, permanent colostomy, and significant career setbacks due to the accident. Despite her return to work and a rise in her annual income, the Court took into account the accommodations she needed and the career opportunities she missed out on, resulting in a higher award for her future earnings capacity. The final compensation figure, including interest, amounted to ₹3,77,84,297.
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