CJI D.Y. Chandrachud dismisses the menstrual leave plea in schools and workplaces
The Supreme Court bench, led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, dismissed a lawyer's petition seeking menstrual leave for female students and employees, noting that it is a policy matter on which the Court cannot rule.
CJI D.Y. Chandrachud dismisses the menstrual leave plea in schools and workplaces
A bench of the supreme court, headed by the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, presided over an order over a petition hearing at the Supreme Court of India, filed by the lawyer, Shailendra Mani Tripathi, regarding menstrual leaves for women and students in schools and colleges.
The petition filed by S. M. Tripathi was subsequently dismissed by the court. CJI Chandrachud suggested that the matter be taken up by the Ministry of Women and Child Development instead.
The CJI, DY Chandrachud, stated, “it would be more appropriate for the petitioner to approach the Ministry of Women and Child Development.” “This is a policy matter, so we are not dealing with this.”
In addition to advocating for the implementation of menstrual leaves for female students and workers, the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by S M Tripathi, also called for the proper implementation of Section 14 of the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961.
Moreover, in the PIL, the petitioner referred to a study conducted by University College London, which asserted that menstrual pain is as severe as that of a heart attack. Despite this, India has yet to introduce menstrual leaves for women and female students.
Taking a lead in this matter, the Kerala state government recently extended menstrual leaves to female students attending colleges and universities affiliated with the Department of Higher Education. The petitioner had requested that all state governments implement regulations to support this initiative and facilitate women during this severe time.
However, the PIL filed by S. M. Tripathi, which the Supreme Court directed be taken up with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, was dismissed. The petition asked for more time off for female students and working-class women in educational institutions and workplaces during menstrual time.
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