Recently, a bench led by CJI Chandrachud has agreed to hear the PIL challenging Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1951.
About the plea:
Maternity Benefit Amendment Act 2017:
A woman adopting a child older than three months gets no benefits. |
Challenges for adoptive mothers:
Evolution of Maternity Benefits and related laws in India:
Verifying, please be patient.