Family leave India’s Supreme Court backs maternity leave for adoptive mothers Stressing that parenthood is not solely a biological function, Justices also call on government to codify paternity leave iStock.com/Raja J Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 25 March 2026 In a judgment opening with lines from US writer Fleur Conkling Hyliger’s poem about adoption, “You didn’t grow under my heart, but in it”, India’s Supreme Court has struck down a Social Security Co Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Compliance India tightens rules on POSH compliance, maternity benefits Family leave Brazil plays catch-up with international paternity leave norms Family leave South Africa’s top court rules in favour of equal parental leave Wellbeing India’s Supreme Court declines menstrual leave mandate, signals policy route