Orissa High Court rules surrogate mothers should have same maternity leave rights as natural and adoptive mothers.

Orissa High Court has ruled that female employees who become mothers through surrogacy should have the same right to maternity leave and benefits as provided to natural and adoptive mothers. The court's decision follows a petition filed by Supriya Jena, an OFS officer, who was denied 180 days maternity leave by her higher authority in the Odisha government. The ruling aims to ensure equal treatment for surrogate mothers and their rights to proper care and leave for their children.

July 05, 2024
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