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'Right Rooted In Dignity': Karnataka High Court Directs Strict Implementation Of State's Menstrual Leave Policy Across All Sectors
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (272+ words) The single-judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna, sitting at Dharwad bench, in his order noted that menstrual leave "is not a plea for privilege, but an assertion of dignity, fairness and humane understanding within the spaces women inhabit.' The court also…...
Menstrual Leave A Facet Of Bodily Autonomy, Needed Due To Lack Of Workplace Facilities: Women's Association Tells Karnataka High Court
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (622+ words) 9 April 2026 9: 30 AM IST The court was hearing a challenge to the state government's notification mandating one day paid menstrual leave for women employees in five sectors/ establishments. During the hearing the counsel appearing for the respondent trade unions and intervenors…...
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Does Fundamental Right To Reproductive Health Extend To Menstrual Leave? Can Executive Power Mandate It? Karnataka High Court Asks
2+ week, 5+ day ago (826+ words) The Karnataka High Court, on Thursday, heard extensive arguments in a batch of writ petitions challenging the State Government's notification directing one day of paid menstrual leave per month for women employees in industrial establishments. While hearing the counsel for…...
The Menstrual Manifesto: A Commentary On Dr. Jaya Thakur V. Government Of India
4+ week, 1+ day ago (59+ words) "A period should end a sentence " not a girl's education." - Melissa Berton From Shame to Sanctuary The stigmatisation of menstruation in India The importance of the judgment in schools and the fundamental right to education vis--vis menstruation Author Pawan…...
Madras High Court Seeks State's Response On Plea For Paid Menstrual Leave Policy
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (368+ words) 10 March 2026 4: 15 AM The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to respond to a plea seeking to frame a comprehensive paid menstrual leave policy for the women employees in Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, government educational institutions, allied…...
Recognition Of Menstrual Health As A Fundamental Right Under Article 21
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (447+ words) Live Law...
Dignity, Health And Article 21: Locating Menstrual Rights Within The Right To Life
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (511+ words) Live Law...
From Rights Recognition To Resource Deficit: Implementation Realities After Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Union Of India
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (151+ words) This article critically examines the Supreme Court's decision in this particular case by assessing the gap between constitutional recognition of menstrual dignity and the State's administrative capacity to implement it, highlighting how rights risk remaining symbolic without statutory backing and…...
Very Serious Matter: Kerala High Court Seeks States Stand On Paid Menstrual Leave For KSRTC Conductors
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (257+ words) 11 Feb 2026 11: 48 PM The Kerala High Court on Thursday (February 12) asked whether the State can consider having a paid menstrual leave policy for the women conductors of the KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation). When the matter came up for consideration…...