Can ₹30,000 Truly Measure a Homemaker’s Labour? Women Weigh In on the Supreme Court Ruling
In a landmark judgment delivered on June 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of India recognized homemakers as “nation builders” and established a minimum notional monthly value of ₹30,000 for their unpaid domestic work when calculating compensation in motor accident cases. The ruling introduces a new head of compensation termed “loss of domestic care,” addressing long-standing…