Municipal Corporation of Delhi v Female Workers (Muster Roll) (2000)

Labour Law II · Maternity Leave and Inspectors

Facts.

Women engaged on the muster roll (daily-wage, casual) of the Municipal Corporation were denied maternity benefit on the ground that they were not regular employees.

Issue.

Does maternity benefit extend to casual and muster-roll women workers?

Held.

Yes. Maternity benefit is a facet of the right to live with dignity and of Article 42; it cannot be denied merely because the engagement is casual.

Why it matters.

It is the leading Indian authority on the reach of maternity benefit and its constitutional roots — a strong opening for any maternity essay.

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