Supreme Court quantified homemakers' labour for compensation, challenging traditional views
The Supreme Court quantified the labour of homemakers for motor accident compensation, challenging the traditional perception that their work is not economically valuable. In a 2021 judgment, the Court ruled that homemakers' services are invaluable and must be recognized for their economic contribution. It established a formula for calculating compensation based on factors like age, qualification, and number of dependents, ensuring fair compensation for families who lose a homemaker. This ruling aims to address gender discrimination and provide justice to victims' families, emphasizing that the economic value of homemakers' work is crucial for household welfare and national GDP.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court quantified homemakers' labour for motor accident compensation.
- This ruling challenges the traditional view that homemakers' work lacks economic value.
- A formula was established to calculate compensation based on various factors.
- The judgment aims to address gender discrimination and ensure justice for victims' families.
Exam Facts
- Court: Supreme Court of India.
- Judgment year: 2021.
- Case: Kirti & Ors. v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. (2021).
- Legal provision: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
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