Published on : 10 Dec 2025, 6:12 am 2 min read

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday said that a detailed hearing is needed before passing any orders on challenge to the State's November 20 order entitling women employees in various establishments to one menstrual leave every month.

Therefore, Justice Jyoti M adjourned the case till January 20, 2026. No directions were given for the stay of the policy.

The new menstrual leave policy applies to all industries and establishments in the State which are registered under the Factories Act, 1948, the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, the Plantation Labour Act, 1951, the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 and the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961.

It has been challenged by the Bangalo

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