{
  "id": 5041262,
  "title": "Maternity leave cannot hurt careers: Delhi HC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/maternity-leave-cannot-hurt-careers-delhi-hc-orders-rs-10-lakh",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:17:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/legal/news/maternity-leave-cannot-cost-women-their-careers-delhi-hc-says-orders-rs-10-lakh-compensation/articleshow/133701694.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Delhi high court ruled women returning from maternity leave deserve their original positions. A chartered accountant received ten lakh rupees compensation for a demotion. The court emphasized maternity protection extends beyond leave duration. Pregnancy and motherhood should not cause professional disadvantage for women. The judgment mandates employers ensure meaningful workplace…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}