#Homemaker Compensation

The Bombay High Court has ruled that homemakers suffering 30% permanent disability are entitled to future prospects compensation under the Kirti v. Oriental Insurance framework, rejecting the Tribunal’s flawed reduction to 15%. This sets a critical precedent for non-wage-earning claimants in motor accident cases, ensuring equitable valuation of domestic labor in compensation awards.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that compensation for homemakers under the Motor Vehicles Act must account for functional disability over mere medical percentages. The Court enhanced compensation to Rs. 7,12,800 with 9% interest, emphasizing that loss of earning capacity for homemakers must reflect their actual inability to perform household duties, not just clinical assessments.