Lawyers & Activists React to Supreme Court’s Decision on Menstrual Leave

Lawyers & Activists React to Supreme Court’s Decision on Menstrual Leave.webp

New Delhi, March 14 Lawyers and activists have expressed varied views after the Indian Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking a nationwide menstrual leave policy, with some supporting voluntary provisions while others emphasizing stronger legal safeguards to protect women's health and dignity.

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain the public interest litigation (PIL), stating that no one would provide jobs in such a scenario and that such a provision would unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes.

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