The Bombay High Court has held that even women working on temporary or daily-wage basis are entitled to maternity leave benefits. The Court ruled that denying maternity benefits due to short technical breaks in service is arbitrary and illegal.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that maternity leave is a fundamental right and cannot be denied based on previous children from a prior marriage. The ruling arose from a case involving a teacher denied leave for her third child. Maternity leave is now affirmed as a part of women’s reproductive rights.
The Supreme Court criticized the Madhya Pradesh High Court for dismissing women judges based on performance metrics during their probation, emphasizing the necessity for equitable treatment regardless of gender. The justices voiced concerns over mental health impacts on judges and will revisit the matter on December 12, following ongoing appeals related to terminations.
Justice Hima Kohli, at a commemorative event for “100 Years of Women in Law in India,” highlighted the lack of female Attorney General and Solicitor General appointments in 75 years, emphasizing ongoing gender bias. She identified barriers like work-life balance issues, stereotypes, and limited opportunities, calling for reforms to empower women in the legal field.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that all working women, regardless of the establishment type, are entitled to 180 days of maternity leave as per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017. The Court instructed the governments to ensure private sector compliance. This decision stemmed from a case involving a woman employed at RSRTC, emphasizing women’s fundamental rights and maternal well-being.
The Rajasthan High Court granted 180 days of maternity leave to a female employee, emphasizing that motherhood is a fundamental right. This decision was made in response to a petition filed by a bus conductor who had been granted only 90 days of leave. The court upheld the importance of providing essential benefits to mothers and their infants.
The Delhi High Court urged the Centre to reconsider Rule 43 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, which denies maternity leave to female government employees with more than two children. The court emphasized the importance of a mother’s presence for the physical and psychological development of her children and highlighted the need to protect the rights of these children.
The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of a female employee denied maternity leave by the Airport Authority of India due to having two children. The court emphasized the naturalness of motherhood and the need for employers to show understanding and provide necessary support. The AAI’s denial was invalidated, and the employee was granted maternity leave benefits.