ADVERTISEMENTTalking to PTI, senior advocate Karuna Nundy said a limited provision, such as one paid day of menstrual leave, could be a practical starting point. "One paid day of menstrual leave, to be taken as required, would be a good start. Activist Yogita Bhayana criticised the concerns that menstrual leave could reduce women's employment opportunities. Advocate Sunita Sharma supported the Supreme Court's concerns, saying mandatory menstrual leave could unintentionally affect women's employment prospects. "If someone is not feeling well, she can take leave under sick leave, but there should not be a separate category called menstrual leave," she said.

Source: The Telegraph March 14, 2026 21:27 UTC