Odisha Excise official suspended on bribery charge
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The Police Commissionerate on Sunday suspended Priyabrata Pradhan, Sub-Inspector (SI), Saheed Nagar police station, for allegedly taking bribe on Saturday. The Police Commissionerate issued an order in this regard. “During the period of suspension, he will remain under the disciplinary
Orissa High Court has stated that maternity leave is a basic human right. The High Court further added that denial of maternity leave anywhere shall be considered as an assault on a woman’s dignity. Details below, India News, Times Now
Maternity leave cannot be compared to or equated with any other leave and it cannot simply be denied on technical grounds, the Orissa High Court said.
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court in India has ruled that the refusal to grant maternity leave to a female employee is “an assault on their dignity and right to life”. The case was lodged by assistant teacher Swornalata Dash after her request was rejected by the district education officer.