Unidentified employee vs. Management — Maternity leave termination case

Timeline

1. 25 Oct 2026Judgment

   Karnataka HC upholds techie’s firing for stretching maternity leave

   BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court upheld the termination of service of a 36-year-old woman who worked as a software technician in Bengaluru Rural Principal Di

   The New Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court ruled that a company was right to fire an employee for extending her maternity leave.

   Who:

   The Karnataka High Court made the decision regarding an unidentified employee and her company management.

   When:

   Reported on 25 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Karnataka High Court, Karnataka.

   Why:

   The court decided the firing was justified because the employee stayed on leave longer than permitted.

   What it means:

   The court has finalized its support for the company's decision to terminate the employee.

2. 24 Oct 2026Judgment

   Maternity leave shield for unauthorized absence: Court upholds employee termination

   Prajavani

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court ruled that a company was allowed to fire an employee who took unauthorized leave.

   Who:

   The unidentified employee and the company management are the parties, and the Karnataka High Court is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 24 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Karnataka High Court, Karnataka.

   Why:

   The court decided that maternity leave does not protect an employee from being fired for unauthorized absence.

   What it means:

   The court upheld the termination, confirming that the company is permitted to end the employment.