Citations: 2023 LiveLaw (Ori) 01 To 2023 LiveLaw (Ori) 120 [Citations 1-120]Nominal Index:Animesh Chakraborty v. State of Odisha, 2023 LiveLaw (Ori) 1Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda v. Union of India,.
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court in India has ruled that the refusal to grant maternity leave to a female employee is “an assault on their dignity and right to life”. The case was lodged by assistant teacher Swornalata Dash after her request was rejected by the district education officer.
The Orissa High Court has observed that denial of maternity leave is against the fundamental right to life with dignity of women as provided under Article 21 of the Constitution. While providing.