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Towards Equal Caregiving: The Case For A Comprehensive Paternity And Parental Leave Framework In India
India’s labour and employment framework has undergone significant transformation over the past decade, particularly in relation to maternity protection and workplace inclusion. The expansion of maternity benefits through the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017[1] represented an important milestone in recognising the challenges faced by working mothers and promoting maternal health.
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King, Stubb & Kasiva
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Fixed-Term Employment In India: Impact On Employment Laws And Corporate Compliance
The Indian employment landscape has undergone significant transformation with the formal recognition of Fixed-Term Employment under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and Code on Social Security, 2020. As businesses increasingly adopt flexible workforce models across manufacturing, IT, retail, and e-commerce sectors, understanding the legal framework, employee rights, and corporate compliance obligations becomes essential to avoid disputes and maintain transparent employer-employee relationships.
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Anhad Law
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The Bombay High Court Holds That Service Bonds, Contractual Obligations, Or Administrative Instructions Cannot Curtail Fundamental Right To Maternity Leave
In a recent ruling, the Division Bench of the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench (“Bombay HC”) in Dr. Meenakshi Muthiah v. State of Maharashtra1, observed that the right to maternity leave is an integral facet of a woman’s fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India,1950 (“Constitution”) and cannot be curtailed by service bonds, contractual obligations, or administrative instructions. The Bombay HC emphasised that maternity leave cannot be treated as a break in service and that penalising a woman for availing maternity leave would undermine the dignity of motherhood and the constitutional mandate of social justice.
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JSA
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