Petitioner vs State of Himachal Pradesh and Another — Maternity benefit compensation case

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1. News6 Jan 2024

   Himachal Pradesh HC directs to pay compensation to employee terminated during her pregnancy

   Himachal Pradesh High Court: In a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution to set aside the order dated 14-09-2020,...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court ordered payment to a woman fired from her job because she was pregnant.

   Who:

   The petitioner is the employee, the State of Himachal Pradesh and another party are the respondents, and the Himachal Pradesh High Court is the judicial body.

   When:

   Reported on 6 Jan 2024.

   Where:

   Himachal Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court determined the termination of the employee during her pregnancy was unlawful.

   What it means:

   The employer must now pay financial compensation to the employee for her loss of employment.

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2. News1 Jan 2024

   Right To Become A Mother Is Fundamental/Human Right Of Women; Maternity Benefits Act Provisions Must Be

   The Himachal Pradesh High Court observed that the right to become a mother is a fundamental/human right of a woman and the provisions of...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court ruled that the right to become a mother is a fundamental human right.

   Who:

   The petitioner is the woman seeking benefits, and the State of Himachal Pradesh is the opposing party.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Jan 2024.

   Where:

   Himachal Pradesh High Court, Himachal Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court stated that provisions of the Maternity Benefits Act must be protected and upheld for women.

   What it means:

   The court affirmed that maternity rights are essential and must be respected by the authorities.

   Verdictum