In re: Maternity benefits for contractual employees

Updates

1. Judgment24 Oct 2026

   Rajasthan High Court provides relief to 12 terminated contractual employees

   Following the court's earlier ruling on maternity benefits, the Rajasthan High Court has granted relief to 12 contractual employees whose services were terminated. The court directed their reinstatement, affirming the protection of rights for contractual workers.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ordered the return of workers to their jobs after they were fired.

   Who:

   The Rajasthan High Court is the court, and the twelve contractual employees are the workers.

   When:

   Reported on 24 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Rajasthan High Court, Rajasthan.

   Why:

   The court ruled that contractual workers have protected rights to maternity benefits.

   What it means:

   The twelve workers will be reinstated in their positions.

   Dainik Bhaskar
2. News22 Oct 2026

   Contractual Women Employees Can't Be Denied Maternity Leave Merely Due To Nature Of Employment: Rajasthan High Court

   The Rajasthan High Court has held that nature of employment, whether regular, casual or contractual, cannot by itself be treated as a conclusive ground for denying maternity benefits to a woman

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court decided that women working on contracts are entitled to maternity leave.

   Who:

   The Rajasthan High Court made the ruling regarding female contractual employees.

   When:

   Reported on 22 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Rajasthan High Court, Rajasthan.

   Why:

   The court stated that the type of employment should not be a reason to deny these benefits.

   What it means:

   Employers cannot use the nature of a contract as a reason to refuse maternity leave.

   LiveLaw