A Supreme Court ruling has assigned a notional monthly value of ₹30,000 to unpaid household work. This decision is expected to significantly increase compensation payouts in motor accident claims. Insurers will likely need to reassess their reserves for third-party claims. The ruling recognizes the economic contribution of homemakers, potentially leading to higher awards in death and injury cases.

The Supreme Court quantifies homemakers' unpaid labor, establishing a minimum compensation value for motor accident claims to recognize their vital contributions.

A notional income for homemakers is a progressive step. But to put a value to their work, labour policies and social norms need to change

A Supreme Court ruling has assigned a notional monthly value of ₹30,000 to unpaid household work. This decision is expected to significantly increase compensation payouts in motor…