Kerala High Court: Intellectual Disability in Motor Accidents Cannot be Confined to Medical Percentages

The Kerala High Court held that intellectual disability resulting from a motor accident must be assessed based on its actual impact on a victim's life rather than mere medical percentages.

The Court observed that such disabilities affect intelligence and adaptive functioning, often requiring lifelong supervision.

In this case, the Court found that the 25-year-old victim possessed the mental age of a six-year-old due to a 2004 accident.

Consequently, the Court reassessed her functional disability at 100%, despite a lower medical board rating, and enhanced the compensation to ₹28.33 lakh to ensure financial support for her lifelong care.