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Pune Worker on Maternity Leave to Receive Salary, Court Ruling Confirms
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:37 AM
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A court in Pune has ruled that a woman who took maternity leave will continue to receive her salary, reinforcing employer obligations under the Maternity Benefit Act.
A Pune court recently delivered a landmark decision affirming that a woman who had taken maternity leave will continue to receive her salary during the leave period. The case arose after the employer withheld pay, citing administrative delays, prompting the employee to seek legal recourse.
The judge cited the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which mandates that employers must pay the full salary to employees on maternity leave, ensuring financial security for new mothers. The ruling clarifies that any deviation from this provision is unlawful.
This judgment serves as a precedent for employers across Maharashtra, underscoring the need to comply with statutory maternity benefits. It also reassures employees that their rights are protected by the judiciary.
The decision aligns with the central government's push to strengthen workplace protections for women, reinforcing the importance of equal treatment in the workforce.
The judge cited the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which mandates that employers must pay the full salary to employees on maternity leave, ensuring financial security for new mothers. The ruling clarifies that any deviation from this provision is unlawful.
This judgment serves as a precedent for employers across Maharashtra, underscoring the need to comply with statutory maternity benefits. It also reassures employees that their rights are protected by the judiciary.
The decision aligns with the central government's push to strengthen workplace protections for women, reinforcing the importance of equal treatment in the workforce.