Plea Filed In Karnataka High Court Against Govt Order Mandating One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave

A petition has been filed in the Karnataka High Court challenging the State’s notification mandating one day of paid menstrual leave per month for women employees in registered industrial establishments.

The petitioner, Bangalore Hotels Association, said existing statutes like the Factories Act and Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act already provide a comprehensive leave framework.

It argued that the government lacked legislative backing to impose menstrual leave by executive order and issued the notification without seeking stakeholder objections. 

The plea claimed the mandate imposes financial burden and violates Article 14, seeking its quashing.

[Bangalore Hotels Association v. State of Karnataka]