Maternity Leave Cannot Cost Women Their Jobs or Promotions, Centre Directed to Frame Safeguards: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant judgment affirming that women employees are entitled to more than just job continuity and wages during maternity leave. The court emphasized that their professional status, responsibilities, managerial authority, and potential for career growth must also be protected. Justice Sachin Datta made these observations while disposing of a writ petition filed by a Chartered Accountant, Rakhi Bisht, who had gone on maternity leave…
