Maternity leave in India offers progress, with mixed results
Summary
In 2025, India's Supreme Court declared maternity leave a basic right for working women. Indian law grants 26 weeks of paid maternity leave for up to two children, but challenges remain in fully supporting working mothers.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court of India made maternity leave a fundamental right in 2025.
- Women in India can get 26 weeks of paid maternity leave.
- Paid maternity leave covers up to two children per woman.
- This law is seen as progress for women's rights in India.
- Advocates say more work is needed to protect working mothers’ rights fully.
- The issue reflects broader challenges for women in the Indian workforce.
- Maternity leave laws in India are among the most generous globally.
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