'Homemaker builds nation': SC values domestic care loss at Rs 30,000 every month
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that homemakers should be recognized as 'nation builders' and assigned a notional monthly income of Rs 30,000 for compensation calculations in motor accident claims. This decision aims to quantify the economic value of domestic care services.
Why it matters
Sets a significant legal precedent for gender equality and the economic recognition of unpaid domestic labor in judicial proceedings.
Homemaker builds nation : Supreme Court values domestic care loss at Rs 30,000 every month | India News - The Times of India
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