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.