The Supreme Court says that maternity leave is a vital part of the basic reproductive rights

On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that maternity leave is an integral part of maternity entitlements and the vital aspect of women’s reproductive rights. A seat that includes Judge Abhai Oka and Justice, Ajal Bhawian, stated that no institution can deprive a woman of her right to maternity leave.

The matter was issued on a petition submitted by the teacher of the government of Tamil Nadu, who rejected the maternity leave after the birth of her child from her second marriage. The owner of the petition said that the maternity leave had refused because she already had two children from her first marriage.

Tamil Nadu has a base that the advantages of maternity are extended only for the first two children. The petitioner made it clear that she did not benefit from any maternity leave or benefits for her for the first marriage. She also stated that she only joined government service after her second marriage.

Lawyer KV Muthukumar, who represents the petitioner, argued that the state’s decision violated its basic rights because it was not used by maternity entitlements under the provisions of Tamil Nadu.

The Supreme Court stood up to the provider of the petition and expanded the scope of maternity entitlements, while recognizing the maternity leave as part of the basic reproductive rights.

In 2017, the Motherhood Interest Law was amended after the orders of the Supreme Court, which increased the maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for all women’s employees. A 12 -week -old woman is also entitled to maternity leave. The Supreme Court previously confirmed that maternity leave is a right for all employees, regardless of the nature of employment.