HC directs committee to file report on comprehensive paid menstrual leave policy in T.N.
The Madras High Court has directed a state-appointed committee to submit a report on implementing a comprehensive paid menstrual leave policy for women employees in Tamil Nadu. The court is hearing a petition arguing that the current lack of such a policy constitutes indirect discrimination and violates constitutional rights.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing global discourse on workplace equity and the recognition of biological health needs as a matter of labor rights rather than mere privilege.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the State government-appointed committee to file a report on framing the rules with regard to a comprehensive paid menstrual leave policy for women employees.
A Division Bench of Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Sakthivel was informed by the State that a committee had been formed in this regard.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation petition filed by M. Narmatha of Madurai, who sought a direction to the government to frame a comprehensive paid menstrual leave policy for women employees in the government departments, public sector undertakings, government educational institutions, allied establishments and special guidelines for private institutions considering the welfare of women.
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