Why did the SC quantify labour of homemakers?
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Why in news
The Supreme Court mandated that unpaid domestic labor of homemakers must be assigned a notional economic value of ₹30,000 per month when calculating compensation in motor accident death cases.
Background
The Supreme Court ruled that homemakers' domestic labor must be quantified to ensure fair compensation in motor accident cases. It established a minimum notional income of ₹30,000 per month with a mandated 10% annual increase for calculation purposes.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMinimum notional income for homemakers' labor: ₹30,000 per month
- FactAnnual increase in notional income: 10% per year
- BodySupreme Court of India: Highest judicial body overseeing motor accident compensation guidelines
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of recognizing unpaid domestic labor in judicial compensation frameworks to ensure gender justice and economic equity for homemakers.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic invisibility: Addressing the systemic exclusion of non-market domestic work from national GDP and social security metrics
- Gender equity: Rectifying the historical undervaluation of women's labor in the domestic sphere through judicial mandates
Keywords: Unpaid domestic labor · Economic valuation · Gender justice · Judicial mandate · Motor accident compensation
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