B.S.KAPADIA, C.V.JANI
STATE OF GUJARAT – Appellant
Versus
SOMABHAI DHURABHAI SINDHAVA – Respondent
( 1 ) [his Lordships after stating the facts of the case, further observed:]
( 2 ) NOW for computing the future economic loss of an injured person, the Court has to apply its mind not only to the abstract percentage of loss of earning capacity, but also the actual economic loss sustained or likely to be sustained by the injured person. Merely computing the economic loss on the basis of the medical certificate regarding physical disability will amount to turning a blind eye to the reality of actual economic loss. It is admitted by all concerned at the Bar that Jivaji has been promoted twice after the accident and Saburbeg was promoted in the year 1987. Thus, the disability certified by the Doctor has not actually resulted in economic loss and it is not likely to result in such a loss till their retirement. It can of course be said that loss of earning capacity on account of physical disability would materialise after their retirement when in normal physical conditions they would be expected to do some private work on re-employment or some security job. Such a loss can be assessed for a period of about 5 years after retirement. It is not disputed that on pay revision effected
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