Justice for Working Mothers: A Landmark Ruling in India's Maternity Protection Act The Delhi High Court's recent judgment on maternity protection sends a clear message to employers who exploit loopholes in the law to undermine their female employees' rights.
The ruling, which ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for Rakhi Bisht, highlights that preserving a woman's salary and designation is not enough. The case of Rakhi Bisht vs.
XYZ Organisation shows that maternity protection extends beyond papering over changes in job titles or pay scales.