Key Points
The Delhi High Court, in response to an insurance company's appeal against a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) order, has observed that no amount of compensation could adequately replace the love, care, and warmth provided by a homemaker to her family...
The court rejected the argument that notional income for a homemaker cannot be determined based on the Minimum Wages Act due to lack of income and education proof...
The court stated, "Calculating compensation for the demise of a homemaker is a complex and intricate task that necessitates a comprehensive approach, taking into account the multifaceted and voluntary services offered by a homemaker to her family..
The insurance company argued that the MACT incorrectly calculated her notional income based on the Minimum Wages Act...
