Supreme Court strikes down 3-month age limit for adoptive mothers` maternity leave

The Supreme Court of India has declared the 3-month age cap for adoptive mothers' maternity leave unconstitutional. Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan ruled that Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code violates the Right to Equality, ensuring all adoptive mothers receive 12 weeks of leave to bond with their children.  

Supreme Court strikes down 3-month age limit for adoptive mothers` maternity leave
The Supreme Court of India has declared the 3-month age cap for adoptive mothers' maternity leave unconstitutional. Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan ruled that Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code violates the Right to Equality, ensuring all adoptive mothers receive 12 weeks of leave to bond with their children.