SC directs HP govt to look into purpose of RPWD Act for mothers bringing up children with special needs aninews.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aninews.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Taking up the plea, the Supreme Court had issued notice to the state on September 15, 2022, and the commissioner under the RPWD Act was asked to place on record the policies or directions with regard to grant of leave to parents of children covered by statute.
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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court declared that two-year childcare leave, alongside mandatory maternity leave, is a constitutional right for women employees. The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, emphasized that denying such leave forces women to resign. The decision came following Shalini Dharmani s plea, a Himachal Pradesh assistant professor, whose child requires constant care. The court directed the state to establish a committee for policy review.