Case Law Details
Asia Pacific Institute of Management Vs Office of The Joint Labour Commissioner (Delhi High Court)
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is a beneficial legislation for the purpose of safeguarding the rights of pregnant women. The provisions of the Act have to be given effect to, in letter and spirit. Technical issues would not come in the way of the Court or the authority concerned, in recognizing the said benefits. An organisation is expected to be empathetic to the cause of a pregnant woman rather than making bald allegations.
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF DELHI HIGH COURT
1. This hearing has been done in physical Court. Hybrid mode is permitted in cases where permission is being sought from the Court.
2. The present petition challenges the impugned order dated 13th August, 2020 passed by the Inspecting Officer/Inspector, Office of the Joint Labour Commissioner (District South) Labour Department, Govt. of NCT Delhi/Respondent No.1 (hereinafter “Labour Commissioner”) under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (hereinafter “Act”).
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