LatestCorporate Compliance 28 July 2026
Maternity Leave Rights Expanded
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that maternity leave for a second child cannot be denied due to the lack of a two-year gap, as the Code on Social Security, 2020 supersedes the U.P. Financial Handbook rules. This decision is significant for working mothers in India, providing them with greater flexibility and support during their maternity leave.
The Allahabad High Court has made a landmark decision regarding maternity leave for working mothers in India. *Maternity leave* for a second child can no longer be denied due to the lack of a two-year gap between children. The court ruled that the Code on Social Security, 2020 prevails over the rules contained in the U.P. Financial Handbook. Key points of the ruling include:
- The Code on Social Security, 2020 supersedes the U.P. Financial Handbook rules
- Maternity leave for a second child cannot be denied due to the lack of a two-year gap
- Working mothers in India will have greater flexibility and support during their maternity leave
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