‘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 from the Centre and all the states for compliance with section 14 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. According to the petition, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, makes provisions for almost all the problems faced by women related to maternity in their true spirit. However, the plea said the most disappointing aspect in the direction of respecting the rights of working women, is that in spite of a provision under section 14 of the Maternity Benefit Act that there will be an inspector for a particular area to monitor the implementation of such great provisions, no government in India has created the post of inspectors, forget about the appointment of such inspectors.

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After Supreme Court's Nudge, Himachal Pradesh Govt Notifies Child Care Leave Rules
1 month ago

After Supreme Court's Nudge, Himachal Pradesh Govt Notifies Child Care Leave Rules

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today disposed of an SLP seeking child-care leave for working mothers with specially-abled children in Government jobs in the State of Himachal Pradesh after the Court was informed that the State Government has notified child-care leave pursuant to the central scheme. Today, a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and NK Singh disposed of the SLP after it …

Supreme Court Apprehensive About Employers Shunning Women If Menstrual Leave Is Mandated, Asks Centre To Examine
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Why is the law on maternity leave facing a challenge from some adoptive mothers in the Supreme Court? - The Hindu
1 year, 8 months ago

Why is the law on maternity leave facing a challenge from some adoptive mothers in the Supreme Court? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Supreme Court of India last week agreed to hear a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 5 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which entitles adoptive and surrogate mothers to only 12 weeks of maternity leave, and that too only if the child is under three months of age. The Maternity Benefits Act, 2017 …

Reducing pain: The Hindu Editorial on menstrual leave
1 year, 9 months ago

Reducing pain: The Hindu Editorial on menstrual leave

The Hindu  

Many barriers on the road to gender equality have been removed, but many roadblocks remain. It is in this context that the Supreme Court of India’s directive to a petitioner to approach the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development to frame a policy on menstrual pain leave has to be seen. A petition had sought the Court’s direction to …

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, …

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, 10 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, 10 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 …

'No Discrimination Must Be Made Between Regularised And Non-Regularised Government Staff While Granting Maternity Leave': Madras High Court
3 years, 4 months ago

'No Discrimination Must Be Made Between Regularised And Non-Regularised Government Staff While Granting Maternity Leave': Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court observed on Thursday that there cannot be any discrimination between regularised and non-regularised married women Government servants with regards to availing the benefits of maternity leave. The Court made the observation while issuing notice on a Public Interest Litigation moved by Advocate C Rajaguru seeking the Court's directions in order to ensure that the Public Health …

Maternity Benefits Cannot Be Denied To Contractual Employee : Karnataka High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Mother
3 years, 10 months ago

Maternity Benefits Cannot Be Denied To Contractual Employee : Karnataka High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Mother

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court recently quashed a notice issued by the Directorate of Municipal Administration by which it terminated the services of a woman employed on contract basis, after rejecting her application seeking maternity leave. The Court noted that after the 2017 amendment to the Maternity Benefit Act, a pregnant woman is entitled to maternity leave for a period 26 …

HC Asks Centre, Delhi Govt to Take a Decision on Paid Menstrual Leave for Employees
4 years, 1 month ago

HC Asks Centre, Delhi Govt to Take a Decision on Paid Menstrual Leave for Employees

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Monday asked the Centre and the AAP government to treat as a representation a PIL seeking grant of paid leave to women employees during menstruation. The bench disposed of the Delhi Labour Union plea that women be provided special casual or paid leave as menstruation is intrinsically related to human dignity and by not providing separate …

Plea Seeking Period Leave For Women Employees: Delhi HC Directs Centre To Consider It As Representation
4 years, 1 month ago

Plea Seeking Period Leave For Women Employees: Delhi HC Directs Centre To Consider It As Representation

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has directed the Union of India to consider as a representation, a plea seeking period leave and facilities of periodic rests, separate and clean toilets and provision of sanitary napkins to woman employees during menstruation period. Moved by Delhi Labour Union, the PIL seeks framing of a policy by the Delhi Government and the Central Government to …

Delhi High Court to Hear Plea Seeking Paid Leave for Women During Periods on November 23
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court to Hear Plea Seeking Paid Leave for Women During Periods on November 23

News 18  

The Delhi High Court will hear on November 23, a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to the Centre and the Delhi government for granting paid leave to women employees during their menstruation phase. The petition filed by Delhi Labour Union, through advocate Rajiv Agarwal, sought direction to the Centre and Delhi government to grant paid leaves for four days a …

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