Woman returning after maternity leave has right to resume duty without change in role, authority: Delhi HC
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- Times of Indiaseen 4 Sept, 05:08description edited
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The Delhi High Court has ruled that taking maternity leave must not adversely affect a woman's career or position, awarding a chartered accountant more than ten lakh rupees in compensation. The court highlighted the Maternity Benefit Act's relevance in safeguarding job roles and status, insisting that motherhood cannot justify unequal treatment in the workplace, while urging the Centre to develop clearer guidelines for maternity rights enforcement.
- Times of Indiaseen 10 Sept, 05:22headline rewritten
Salary stayed Rs 2.6L after maternity leave, but duties were cut; HC awards Rs 10 lakhSalary stayed Rs 2.6L after maternity leave, but duties were cut; HC awards Rs 10L
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Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- barandbench.com13:01
The Delhi High Court recently held that a woman employee of a private company returning from maternity leave is entitled to be reinstated in the same position s
- Times of India17:44first to reportedited after publishing
The Delhi High Court has ruled that taking maternity leave must not adversely affect a woman's career or position, awarding a chartered accountant more than ten lakh rupees in compensation. The court highlighted the Maternity Benefit Act's relevance in safeguarding job roles and status, insisting that motherhood cannot justify unequal treatment in the workplace, while urging the Centre to develop clearer guidelines for maternity rights enforcement.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- Times of India07:17
The Delhi high court ruled women returning from maternity leave deserve their original positions. A chartered accountant received ten lakh rupees compensation for a demotion. The court emphasized maternity protection extends beyond leave duration. Pregnancy and motherhood should not cause professional disadvantage for women. The judgment mandates employers ensure meaningful workplace reintegration for new mothers.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- Times of India16:55edited after publishing
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Salary stayed Rs 2.6L after maternity leave, but duties were cut; HC awards Rs 10 lakhThe High Court has made it clear that the statutory safeguard also covers the work she performs, her position in the organisational hierarchy, supervisory powers and opportunities for appraisal and promotion.