What happened with Delhi High Court Rules Maternity Leave Cannot Be Grounds for Workplace Demotion?

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Delhi High Court ruled maternity leave cannot lead to employment demotion, directing the Centre to frame post-maternity reintegration rules. The High Court of Delhi issued a landmark ruling affirming that taking pregnancy or maternity leave cannot serve as grounds for demotion or adverse career actions against women employees. The verdict

02 September 2026 Current Affairs

Delhi High Court Rules Maternity Leave Cannot Be Grounds for Workplace Demotion