Karnataka High Court. File | Photo credit: The Hindu
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) directed the state government to “strictly and faithfully” implement the Menstrual Leave (ML) policy, which mandates registered establishments to provide female employees between the ages of 18 and 52 one day per month during their menstrual cycle until the proposed ML Act is passed.
The court said that during the inter-government period, it is the duty of the state to ensure the effective functioning of the policy by issuing appropriate guidelines, circulars and administrative instructions to ensure its uniform, consistent and consistent implementation in all sectors, including unorganized sectors.
Published – 15 Apr 2026 15:33 IST
