Loss of Domestic Care

UNPAID DOMESTIC LABOUR AND HOMEMAKER COMPENSATION: SUPREME COURT'S 2026 RECOGNITION OF CARE WORK

The landmark 2026 Supreme Court Shishupal judgment recognized homemakers as "Nation Builders," establishing a "Loss of Domestic Care" compensation head with a ₹30,000 monthly baseline. It dismantles patriarchal norms, rectifies GDP blind spots, and legally monetizes women's unpaid caregiving labor.