Punjab Haryana High Court News: While highlighting the multifaceted role and invaluable contribution of a homemaker, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently doubled the compensation to over Rs 1 crore for the family of a motor accident victim.

Justice Sudeepti Sharma was dealing with the plea against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal order to award compensation to the victim’s family.

“The services of a homemaker, if procured in the open market, would command substantial remuneration, underscoring the integral role played by a homemaker in family stability,” the order said.

Recognising the value of a homemaker, the court added that a homemaker’s work transcends caretaking, encompassing financial planning, grocery procurement, child education, and household management.