Hamsaanandini Nanduri vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court in Hamsaanandini Nanduri vs Union of India addressed the issue of maternity protection as a fundamental human right under both international law and Indian statutory provisions. The Court analyzed the constitutional guarantee of equality under Article 14 in the context of maternity benefits, emphasizing the need for adequate protection and non-discrimination for women employees. The judgment reaffirmed the importance of maternity benefits as essential for gender equality and upheld the statutory framework ensuring such benefits. Consequently, the Court directed the Union of India to strengthen maternity protection measures in compliance with constitutional and international standards.