Madras High Court Quashes Rejection of Maternity Leave for Court Staff; Holds Marriage Not Compulsorily Registrable and Awards Compensation. Court Rules Employer Cannot Demand Strict Proof of Marriage When Prima Facie Evidence Exists, Directs Grant of Leave with Full Salary and Costs of Rs.1,00,000 for Mental Agony.
20 Mar 2025The petitioner, a widow working as an Office Assistant in the District Munsif cum Judicial Court, Kodavasal, sought maternity leave after remarrying. ...




