Disability by Design: The SC's Vision for a More Human Approach to Compensation The recent Supreme Court decision to tie compensation to functional disability rather than doctor certified medical disability marks a significant shift in how India approaches injury and rehabilitation.
On its surface, the ruling appears to be a straightforward correction of an outdated system, but it actually represents a nuanced exploration of what it means to be disabled.
The case at hand involves a minor who suffered severe spinal cord and neurological injuries in a road accident at six months old.