PolityGS-IGS-II· 1 min read
Supreme Court on Homemakers' Contribution
Why in news?
The Supreme Court has recognized homemakers as 'nation builders' and ruled that their unpaid domestic work should be monetized at a minimum of ₹30,000 per month for calculating compensation in cases of death in road accidents.
Key points
- Homemakers' unpaid work is valued at a minimum of ₹30,000 per month for compensation purposes.
- This recognition frames homemakers as 'nation builders'.
- The ruling aims to provide a fairer compensation framework in accident claims.
- The Court also emphasized that motor accident compensation claims should generally be decided within one year.
Background & context
Previously, compensation for homemakers in accident cases often did not adequately reflect the value of their domestic labor. This ruling shifts towards a more inclusive valuation of their contributions to society and family.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Supreme Court ruled homemakers' work worth at least ₹30,000 per month for compensation calculation.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Social Issues (Role of women, gender sensitization); GS Paper 2: Judiciary, Social Justice.