Indian Supreme Court questions law restricting maternity leave for adopting children over three months.

The Supreme Court of India is questioning the government's rationale for a provision in the Maternity Benefit Act that only grants maternity leave to women adopting children under three months old. A plea argues this restriction is unconstitutional and discriminatory. The court has asked for further clarification and will hear the case again on December 17.

November 15, 2024
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