The Karnataka High Court upheld the termination of a 36-year-old software technician who took 13 months of leave, including 180 days of maternity leave, while on probation.
For working mothers in Bengaluru, the ruling signals maternity protections cover sanctioned leave but may not shield continued absence during probation. It affects anyone balancing childcare with a probation-period job.
Check your employer's probation rules and leave policy before planning extended leave, and track how this ruling shapes workplace maternity practices in Karnataka.