ASHA workers to get 6-month maternity leave in Punjab: Harpal Singh Cheema

Sep 10, 2025

This benefit will be extended under the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.

SC asks Centre if cash incentives are being given to pregnant women, lactating mothers

Jul 14, 2020

New Delhi [India], July 14 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a status report from the Central government and asked whether cash incentives...

NCW says woman employee suspended after reporting pregnancy

Aug 13, 2023

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Sunday said a woman employee was suspended from service after taking maternity leave, adding that the act...

SC agrees to hear plea challenging provision of Maternity Benefit Act relating to maternity leave of adoptive mothers on April 28

Apr 12, 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on April 28 a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a provision of the 'Maternity Benefit Act'...

Maternity Benefit Act: SC issue notice to Centre over leave provision for adoptive mothers

Oct 01, 2021

New Delhi [India], October 1 : The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a PIL challenging a provision of the...

Maternity Benefit Act beneficial legislation for safeguarding rights of pregnant women: Delhi HC

Dec 11, 2021

New Delhi [India], December 11 : The Delhi High Court has said that the Maternity Benefit Act is beneficial legislation for the purpose of...