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Recognising the economic value of unpaid household work, the Supreme Court has held that the loss of domestic-care services provided by homemakers must be treated as a separate head of compensation. The Court also fixed a notional monthly income of ₹30,000 for calculating such losses in compensation cases.
A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh observed that the contribution of homemakers extends far beyond the confines of the household and plays a significant role in society. The bench noted that unpaid domestic work has substantial economic value and should not be overlooked while determining compensation. The Court also said that it had issued directions on the matter and expressed hope and trust that Chief Justices of all High Courts would monitor its implementation.