The Delhi High Court has established that maternity leave is crucial for safeguarding a woman's professional standing and opportunities for career advancement. In a landmark ruling, a chartered accountant was awarded ten lakh rupees in compensation. The court also instructed the Centre to develop regulations for reintegrating women into the workplace after maternity leave, emphasizing necessary accommodations and role protection within six months.

The court asked the Centre to frame in six months rules addressing post maternity reinstatement, lactation support, creche disclosure and grievance redressal timelines | India News

Delhi High Court has ordered HashiCorp to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to Rakhi Bisht, a Chartered Accountant who returned from maternity leave in 2024 to find her managerial role…