LatestCorporate Compliance 14 September 2026
Himachal High Court Grants Maternity Leave to Commissioned Moms
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that women appointed as commissioned officers are legally entitled to maternity leave, rejecting the state government's refusal to apply the 2024 Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) rules. The decision underscores that non‑adoption of the new guidelines cannot be used to deny benefits, setting a precedent for other state bodies and reinforcing employees' rights to statutory leave across public services.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the state to grant maternity leave to commissioned mothers, stating that the 2024 DoPT rules must be applied.
- Commissioned officers now have the same statutory maternity benefits as other government employees.
- The court dismissed the state's argument that it could ignore the new DoPT guidelines.
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