Why did the SC quantify labour of homemakers? | Explained
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that unpaid domestic labour by homemakers must be assigned an independent economic value in motor accident compensation cases. The court established a minimum notional income of ₹30,000 per month and mandated that compensation claims be processed with greater urgency to reduce litigation delays.
Why it matters
This ruling provides long-overdue legal recognition of the economic contribution of homemakers, potentially setting a precedent for how domestic work is valued in other areas of Indian law.
T he Supreme Court on June 11 held that the unpaid domestic labour performed by homemakers must be assigned an independent economic value while determining compensation in motor accident death cases. It fixed a minimum notional income of ₹30,000 per month for this purpose. Observing that homemakers are “nation builders”, a Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh created a distinct head of compensation called “loss of domestic care” in motor accident claims and mandated a 10% increase in this amount every three years.
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