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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that denying child care leave to women constitutes a violation of gender equality and the constitutional rights of women in the workforce. This decision emphasizes that the participation of women is not just a privilege but a constitutional requirement. The court specifically noted the importance of providing child care leave to mothers caring for children with disabilities, stating that failing to do so would violate the state's duty to ensure equal participation of women in the workforce.
#ITNewsByte | SC issues strong remark on child care leave for women Denying child care leave to women violates gender equality right in the workforce: Court Watch the video for more details. #GenderEquality #ChildCareLeave #Women #SupremeCourt | (@snehamordani) https://t.co/CmwdWaj0kC
Observing the issue as "serious", the Supreme Court held that denying childcare leaves to a mother who is taking care of a child with disabilities, would violate the constitutional duty of the State to ensure equal participation of women in the workforce. https://t.co/kKiE46gvlj
Childcare Leave For Women Is A Constitutional Mandate, Says Supreme Court https://t.co/wzLG0xRrcW https://t.co/yX5Ff46qNg