Rajasthan High Court Stays Teacher’s Transfer Two Months After Childbirth, Says Breastfeeding Falls Under Article 21

Rajasthan High Court stays teacher’s transfer two months after childbirth, holding that the right to motherhood and to breastfeed forms part of the right to life with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has stayed the transfer of a senior government school teacher who had recently given birth, holding […]

‘Breastfeeding A Fundamental Right Of Lactating Mother Under Art 21’: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court affirmed a nurse’s right to 120 days of Child Care Leave, emphasizing the fundamental rights of both mothers and infants to breastfeeding under Article 21 of the Constitution. The ruling dismissed challenges from NIMHANS, highlighting the importance of these rights during children’s formative years and the organization’s duty as a model employer.