The Madras High Court has once again clarified that maternity benefits cannot be denied for a third pregnancy. This article explains the ruling, its constitutional grounding, and why women should …
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Maternity leave in India: What the law promises, and what the courts are actually securing
by Saranshby SaranshWhile the Maternity Benefit Act offers a framework, it is the courts in India that are shaping the real meaning of maternity leave. From bonded service clauses to third-child rights …
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Supreme Court rules maternity leave is part of women’s reproductive rights, even for the third child
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPThe Supreme Court of India has ruled that maternity leave is not a negotiable benefit but a woman’s reproductive right—even for the third child. This game-changing verdict challenges restrictive state …
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Malayalam film “Sara’s” delves into the pressures women face regarding motherhood, reproductive rights, and societal expectations. It calls for autonomy over one’s body and questions the ingrained biases in society.