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Maternity leave cannot hurt careers: Delhi HC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation

The Delhi high court ruled women returning from maternity leave deserve their original positions. A chartered accountant received ten lakh rupees compensation for a demotion. The court emphasized maternity protection extends beyond leave duration. Pregnancy and motherhood should not cause professional disadvantage for women. The judgment mandates employers ensure meaningful workplace reintegration for new mothers. NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has held that a woman returning from maternity leave is ordinarily entitled to be restored to the same position she held before going on leave and cannot be placed at a professional disadvantage because of pregnancy or motherhood. The court also directed the employer to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation and Rs 1.5 lakh costs to a woman who alleged that she was moved to a less important role after returning from maternity leave. Maternity leave cannot hurt careers: Delhi HC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation

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