Famous law

There are certain issues which are considered a taboo in India, one of which is 'Menstruation' or in a layman's language known as Periods. This topic is never discussed openly as it makes people very uncomfortable and therefore discussed behind closed doors. Recently, Zomato announced its period leave policy wherein female employees can avail 10 days' period leave. This step has triggered widespread debate on whether menstrual leaves should be implemented or not. In 2017, the Menstruation Benefits Bill was proposed so as to provide for female workers of private and public sector menstrual leave for 2 days every month. There are many other medical conditions associated with periods such as fibroids, endometriosis, menorrhagia etc. which should be kept in mind while formulating the Bill.  There is a certain section of women who are not in favour of this Bill because it may further deepen the gender bias in workplace such as low pay, slow promotions and less participation....

As per the social convention, the mother is required to take care of her newborn child. The upbringing of the child is considered solely as a mother's responsibility and if she fails then she is called an unfit mother. Even in the case of married working women, they are provided paid maternity leaves under Maternity Benefit Act 1961 for taking care of their child. There were no provisions for a father to take paternity leave to help with the baby. Generally only women take these leaves which leads to gender inequality both in workplace and home. Being born in India where family is of utmost priority, it was important that a paternity leave also be provided as raising a child is the responsibility of both parents. Though there are companies who provide paternity leaves as per their HR policies but still a new law was in the dire need for making it compulsory for all companies to provide paid paternity leaves so that both parents can take equally devote time in raising the newborn ch...