Karnataka High Court Recalls Its Stay of Paid Menstrual Leave Policy Hours After Granting It

The article describes how the Karnataka High Court, having earlier stayed a government notification granting one day of paid menstrual leave per month to women employees, withdrew that stay within hours following a representation by the state’s Advocate General. The Court has scheduled a fresh hearing. The matter raises questions on legislative backing, stakeholder consultation, and balancing women’s labour rights with employer obligations.