‘Motherhood is a Right, Not a Privilege’: High Court Grants 180 Days of Maternity Leave to Female Employee

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.