No Rationale' : Supreme Court Questions Provision Denying Maternity Leave If Adopted Child Is Above 3 Months; Reserves Judgment

The Supreme Court has questioned a provision denying maternity leave to mothers of adopted children over three months of age, reserving judgment on the matter. The case involves a challenge to the provision that restricts maternity leave for women adopting children older than three months. The court found the provision arbitrary, as it discriminates against adoptive mothers who may face physical and emotional challenges similar to biological mothers. The judgment has raised important questions about equality in maternity benefits and calls for reconsidering the provision to ensure fairness in the treatment of adoptive mothers.