SC asks Centre to frame model policy on menstrual leave for women
6 months, 1 week ago

SC asks Centre to frame model policy on menstrual leave for women

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 8 directed the Centre to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees by holding consultations with States and other stakeholders. Moreover, such a decision from a court on granting such leave to women may prove to be counterproductive and “detrimental” to the cause as employers may avoid employing them. The bench, however, permitted lawyer Rakesh Khanna, appearing for petitioner and lawyer Shailendra Tripathi, to move the secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati. The top court had earlier disposed of a plea seeking menstrual pain leave for women students and working women across the country.

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MVA promises menstrual leave in Maharashtra poll manifesto: The journey of the provision in Parliament explained
2 months ago

MVA promises menstrual leave in Maharashtra poll manifesto: The journey of the provision in Parliament explained

Firstpost  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi has promised a two-day ‘period leave’ for women employees in its election manifesto. However, last year, the then Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani opposed any such provision, saying menstruation is not a ‘handicap’ Menstrual leave is in the spotlight in India, again. Menstrual leave issue in Parliament Last December, the then Union Women and …

Menstrual leave a must, can’t be left to discretion of companies, say employees
6 months ago

Menstrual leave a must, can’t be left to discretion of companies, say employees

The Hindu  

‘ Neha Khemka, a master’s student at Jamia Millia Islamia, battles the challenge of polycystic ovary syndrome every month. A survey conducted by menstrual hygiene brand Everteen last year found that 73% of women want companies to allow menstrual leave. According to Swiggy, providing menstrual leave or paid time off acknowledges the unique health needs of their women workforce, particularly …

Supreme Court Apprehensive About Employers Shunning Women If Menstrual Leave Is Mandated, Asks Centre To Examine
6 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Apprehensive About Employers Shunning Women If Menstrual Leave Is Mandated, Asks Centre To Examine

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Union to consult all stakeholders on the question of having a menstrual leave policy for working women. The Court also expressed apprehension that such a policy may not be welcomed by the employers and create troubles for women seeking jobs. The bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Manoj …

SC asks Centre to frame policy on menstrual leave for women
6 months, 1 week ago

SC asks Centre to frame policy on menstrual leave for women

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees by holding consultations with states and other stakeholders.A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the issue related to policy and was not an issue for the courts to look into. Moreover, …

Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea seeking menstrual leave
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea seeking menstrual leave

Op India  

Today, the Supreme Court declined to hear a public interest litigation that asked the court to order all states to establish policies governing menstrual discomfort leave for working women and female students at their individual places of employment. Earlier this month, the plea, which was mentioned for urgent listing by petitioner’s advocate Vishal Tiwari, contended that a number of nations, …

‘Issue falls under policy…’: SC refuses to entertain PIL for menstrual leaves
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Issue falls under policy…’: SC refuses to entertain PIL for menstrual leaves

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday refrained from entertaining a PIL seeking direction to all the state governments to frame rules for menstrual pain leaves for female students and working-class women at their respective workplaces and compliance with section 14 of the Maternity Benefit Act 1961. The petition was filed by Delhi resident Shailendra Mani Tripathi, who sought direction …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave, Says Matter Falls In Policy Domain
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave, Says Matter Falls In Policy Domain

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking menstrual leave for female students and working women across India stating that the matter fell within the domain of policy. The petition filed by Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala. On this submission, CJI …

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking menstrual pain leave | Here's what CJI said
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking menstrual pain leave | Here's what CJI said

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a direction to all the states to provide menstrual pain leave for women. The had plea said the 1961 Act makes provisions for almost all the problems faced by women that can be understood by several of its provisions which have made it mandatory for employers to grant paid …

Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave : Supreme Court To Hear On February 24
1 year, 11 months ago

Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave : Supreme Court To Hear On February 24

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear on February 24 a Public Interest Litigation seeking menstrual leave for female students and working women across India.The petition has been filed by Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi.When the petition was mentioned for urgent listing, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud informed that it will be listed on February 24.The petition cites a study by the. …

Supreme Court to hear PIL for framing 'menstrual leaves' rule on February 24
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court to hear PIL for framing 'menstrual leaves' rule on February 24

India TV News  

Supreme Court on menstrual leaves : The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation seeking direction to all the State governments to frame rules for menstrual pain leaves to the female students and working-class women at their respective workplaces and compliance of section 14 of the Maternity Benefit Act 1961. Ironically, the most disappointing aspect in the …

What critics of 'period leave' ignore: Fallout of inherently gendered world impacts every aspect of women’s lives – Firstpost
4 years, 5 months ago

What critics of 'period leave' ignore: Fallout of inherently gendered world impacts every aspect of women’s lives – Firstpost

Firstpost  

In a move aimed at busting the stigma and shame around menstruation, Indian food delivery giant Zomato announced a new ‘ period leave ’ policy on 8 August, swiftly reviving the long-running discourse around the polarising subject. Another interesting response that has more takers than it should, is the idea that women will somehow find a way to ‘misuse’ the …

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