Supreme Court of India declines PIL seeking nationwide paid menstrual leave policy

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The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy providing paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, observing "no one would give them jobs" in such a scenario and that such a provision would unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes.

The top court, however, asked the Centre and competent authorities to consider the representation of the PIL petitioner and examine the possibility of framing a policy on menstrual leave.

CJI Surya Kant

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that while the intent behind the petition might be welfare-oriented, the practical reality of the job market could lead to "counter-productive" outcomes for women.

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