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| **Key Aspect**               | **Details** |
|------------------------------|------------|
| **Court & Ruling**           | Karnataka High Court directed strict implementation of **menstrual leave policy** across all sectors, including the **unorganized workforce**. Recognized menstrual leave as a **fundamental right** linked to **dignity under Article 21**. |
| **Legal Basis**              | - **Article 21 (Right to Life & Personal Liberty)** includes **right to dignity**. <br> - Court ruled menstrual leave ensures **humane working conditions**. <br> - Does **not violate Article 14 (Right to Equality)**--supports **substantive equality**. |
| **Implementation Directives**| - **Extend benefits** to unorganized sector. <br> - **Enforce uniformly** via guidelines/circulars. <br> - Policy to remain until **Karnataka Menstrual Leave & Hygiene Bill, 2025** is enacted. |

Key Aspect	Details
Court & Ruling	Karnataka High Court directed strict implementation of menstrual leave policy across all sectors, including the unorganized workforce. Recognized menstrual leave as a fundamental right linked to dignity under Article 21.
Legal Basis	- Article 21 (Right to Life & Personal Liberty) includes right to dignity. - Court ruled menstrual leave ensures humane working conditions. - Does not violate Article 14 (Right to Equality)--supports substantive equality.
Implementation Directives	- Extend benefits to unorganized sector. - Enforce uniformly via guidelines/circulars. - Policy to remain until Karnataka Menstrual Leave & Hygiene Bill, 2025 is enacted.

Karnataka High Court Recognizes Menstrual Leave as Fundamental Right