| ASPECTS | DETAILS |
| Case Title | Supreme Court: Homemaker’s work as valuable as salary-earning spouse’s. |
| Introduction | Supreme Court recognizes the value of a homemaker’s contributions and increases compensation in a motor accident case. |
| Factual Background | Woman from Uttarakhand dies in a road accident; vehicle uninsured; tribunal awards family ₹2.5 lakh; high court dismisses plea for higher compensation. |
| Legal Issues | Valuation of a homemaker’s contributions in motor accident compensation cases; calculation of notional income for homemakers. |
| Applicable Law | Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; Supreme Court precedents on compensation in motor accident cases. |
| Analysis | Court emphasizes the importance of a homemaker’s role, criticizes outdated approach of valuing homemakers’ income lower than daily wage; highlights factual errors in high court judgment. |
| Conclusions | Compensation increased to ₹6 lakh; directed to be paid within six weeks; recognition of the value of homemakers’ contributions. |
| Current Scenario | The Supreme Court’s decision sets a precedent for valuing homemakers’ contributions and ensuring fair compensation in motor accident cases. |
CASE SUMMARY:
The Supreme Court, in Vedanta Limited v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors., recognized the value of a homemaker’s contributions and increased compensation in a motor accident case. The court criticized the approach of valuing a homemaker’s income lower than that of a daily wage laborer and highlighted the importance of acknowledging the efforts of homemakers. The compensation was increased to ₹6 lakh, emphasizing the need to not underestimate the value of a homemaker.(Supreme Court hears motor accident case involving woman’s death in 2006 road accident in Uttarakhand.)
SOURCE- HINDUSTAN TIMES
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