SHISHU PAL @ SHISH RAM & ORS. versus SURJEET & ORS.

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration Issue arose as regards the monetisation/quantification of a homemaker’s efforts/ contribution in cases of motor accidents claims involving the death of a homemaker; inordinate delay in disposal of motor accident claims and the need for Claims – Death of a homemaker – Compensation – Loss of Domestic Care, an additional head – Role of homemaker as a nation builder and economic entity; recognition of multitudes of facets – Discussed: Held: When a Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal or the High Court or