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Pregnancy, maternity leave can't be grounds for demotion at work, says HC

Pregnancy, maternity leave can't be grounds for demotion at work, says Delhi High Court

September 02, 2026 5:55 am

The court noted that “neither the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, nor the Code on Social Security, 2020, expressly prescribes a comprehensive framework for the post-maternity reintegration of women employees”.

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Surrogacy no bar to availing maternity leave: Himachal High Court grants relief to doctor

August 06, 2026 1:53 pm

The dispute arose after the doctor in Himachal Pradesh became a mother through surrogacy on two occasions. The authorities, however, refused to treat her days off as maternity leave.

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Woman jail warder entitled to child care leave despite staff crunch: Chhattisgarh High Court

July 28, 2026 11:27 am

The Chhattisgarh High Court said that once petitioner satisfies eligibility conditions prescribed under Rules, shortage of staff or administrative exigencies cannot constitute a valid ground to deny a statutory benefit.

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Twins in first pregnancy no reason to deny maternity leave again: Telangana High Court

July 21, 2026 11:55 am

The Telangana High Court’s judgment could have a wider impact on government employees who are denied maternity benefits because their first pregnancy resulted in multiple births.

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Guest lecturers also entitled to maternity pay, rules Chhattisgarh High Court

July 15, 2026 10:30 am

The Chhattisgarh High Court was hearing a guest lecturer’s plea seeking benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act after her maternity leave was approved but she was not paid salary for the period.

Sweden Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari Brings Baby to EU Meeting

Sweden minister brings 3-month-old baby to EU meeting, video goes viral

June 26, 2026 2:49 pm

Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari arrived at the meeting with her infant, saying the decision was meant to send a message that women should not have to choose between raising a family and serving in public office.

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State can't deny paid maternity leave over 80-day rule: Madhya Pradesh High Court

April 07, 2026 12:36 pm

Referring to the Directive Principles, the Madhya Pradesh High Court stressed that the health, dignity, and welfare of women workers must be protected, and statutory provisions must be interpreted in that spirit.

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Can paternity leave change India’s gender norms? The Supreme Court thinks so

March 19, 2026 4:09 pm

With data showing unequal caregiving, the court’s push could reshape family and workplace dynamics

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Himachal Pradesh High Court invokes constitutional rights, allows 12-week maternity leave to govt teacher for third child

December 02, 2025 2:07 pm

Himachal High Court maternity leave, Jyotsna Rewal Dua judgment: While granting maternity leave Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua said that the 43-year-old government teacher was compelled by circumstances to give birth to and nurture her second husband’s sole biological child.