For Lawyers in motor accident cases: Today I may argue in SC to award value of work by housewife but..
Supreme Court may not hear this argument:-
Because it it is not pleaded and nor asked before Tribunal or High Court. This is a mixed question of law and fact. SC may not allow this argument to be made first time in Supreme Court.
The deceased woman was mother of four child. Her salary as teacher was estimated at Rs. 10,500/- and compensation was paid on that basis.
The point is she was also contributing in house work, like cooking, housekeeping and growing four children.
After her death, husband will have to make alternative arrangement for this work. Which could cost him another about Rs.7000/- per month. This loss for rest of her life could have been asked in Tribunal. Then High Court and Supreme Court could have examined this question.
Haresh Raichura
2/7/2013
