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thebalanced.newsSupreme Court Rules on Menstrual and Maternity Leave Policies in India
The Supreme Court recently struck down a petition for uniform menstrual leave, citing concerns it might deter employers from hiring women, leaving states and companies to implement their own policies. Karnataka leads with a 12-day annual menstrual leave, while Bihar, Odisha, Kerala, and Sikkim have limited or sector-specific provisions. Several private firms like Zomato and Byju's offer paid menstrual leave ranging from 10 days annually to monthly allowances. Separately, the Court ruled that adoptive mothers are entitled to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave regardless of the child's age, overturning a previous legal age limit.
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