Indian Courts and Society Address Economic Value of Homemakers' Unpaid Labor

India's homemakers, estimated at 200 million, perform extensive unpaid domestic work that is economically significant yet often undervalued. The Delhi High Court recently recognized this contribution in a matrimonial case, emphasizing that homemakers' labor enables earning spouses and should factor into alimony decisions. Despite such judicial acknowledgment, homemakers frequently receive lower compensation in legal claims and remain classified as 'unemployed,' highlighting ongoing challenges in recognizing their economic and social value.