Child Care Leave Is A 'Privilege Leave', Not An Absolute Right; State Not Obligated To Grant Full 120 Days: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has clarified that Child Care Leave (CCL) is akin to privileged leave and, as such, cannot be claimed as an unfettered right. The Court emphasized that while CCL can be sanctioned for a maximum period of 120 days, the decision to grant such leave lies entirely within the administrative discretion of the authorities, and there is no mandate to grant it for…
