The Times of India

'Homemaker builds nation': Supreme Court values domestic care loss at Rs 30,000 every month

The Supreme Court has recognized homemakers as 'nation builders' and ruled that the loss of their domestic care services should be a separate head of compensation in motor accident claims. The court fixed a notional monthly income of Rs 30,000 for assessing this loss, emphasizing the substantial economic and social value of their contributions to families and society.