The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a contractual Staff Nurse is entitled to maternity leave salary despite her employment status. The court ordered the release of her pending salary during her leave, emphasizing the importance of women’s dignity and the rights of newborns. This ruling reinforces the legal rights of working mothers.
The Supreme Court Today (May 15th) expressed its displeasure when an advocate appearing for the State of Rajasthan sought an adjournment in an appeal pending since 2010. “We feel extremely ashamed that a 2010 appeal is pending and we are being asked to give adjournment. We cannot give adjournment in this 2010 matter,”: Justice Pardiwala stated.
