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'Homemakers are nation builders': For payout, SC pegs housewife ‘income’ at Rs 30,000 a month

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'Homemakers are nation builders': For payout, SC pegs housewife ‘income’ at Rs 30,000 a month
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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that homemakers should be valued at a minimum monthly income of Rs 30,000 for accident compensation claims. The court emphasized that women are essential nation builders whose contributions to household stability are often overlooked.

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This sets a significant legal precedent for recognizing the economic value of domestic labor in judicial compensation cases.

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Homemakers are nation builders : For payout, SC pegs housewife ‘income’ at Rs 30,000 a month | India News - The Times of India

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