LatestCorporate Compliance 23 September 2026
J&K High Court Grants Full Pay on Maternity Leave
Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled senior residents on maternity leave must receive full salary, citing Rule 41 of the J&K Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1979 as amended by SRO‑353 of 2015. The decision ensures equal pay for the maternity period.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered that senior resident doctors on maternity leave receive full pay, referencing Rule 41 of the J&K Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1979 as amended by SRO‑353 of 2015.
- Full salary is guaranteed for the entire maternity leave period.
- The ruling aligns maternity benefits with other civil service provisions, ensuring gender‑pay equity in the state’s health sector.
Read the full judgment here.
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