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Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance

2026-03-18
Learn about maternity benefits in India as of 2026, including the Code on Social Security, 2020 provisions and the Supreme Court’s expansion of adoptive mothers’ rights. India’s maternity benefits framework in 2026 has evolved into a more inclusive and compliance-driven regime. Governed by the Code on Social Security, 2020, the system has been significantly expanded by a March 17, 2026 ruling of the Supreme Court of India, which broadened maternity leave rights for adoptive mothers.
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