Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
(1997) 6 SCC 241 · Supreme Court of India
Workplace equality includes conditions in which women can work with dignity, including protection from harassment.
Unit V · Law Relating to Women
Maternity benefit and reproductive dignity
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 | 4 | Employment of, or work by, women prohibited during certain periods |
| Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 | 5 | Right to payment of maternity benefit |
| Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 | 11A | Creche facility |
| Constitution of India | 42 | Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief |
Landmark cases
Joseph Shine v. Union of India
(2019) 3 SCC 39 · Supreme Court of India
A woman's sexual and reproductive autonomy is intrinsic to privacy and dignity under Article 21.