Case Law Analysis
|Delhi High Court
Section 12 Maternity Benefit Act bars post-maternity demotion, orders reinstatement & compensation | Pregnancy discrimination : Delhi HC
Demotion after maternity leave violates Section 12 of the Maternity Benefit Act, the Delhi High Court found. It reinstated the employee as senior manager, awarded Rs 10 lakh for mental harassment, and directed the Union to issue guidelines for private employers. The ruling expands maternity protection to post-leave career progression for women workers.