‘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.