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.
