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\u2018No Further Delays\u2019: Organisation Pushes for Immediate Enforcement<\/h2>\n
While Indian law guarantees equality between men and women, the High Court observed that biological factors necessitate a different approach, stating that menstrual leave is not only just but also a humane recognition of a woman\u2019s actual life circumstances.<\/p>\n
Quoting the court\u2019s observation, the ABJMS stressed that this understanding must now translate into swift action.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe High Court has made it clear that biological realities distinguish women from men, despite legal equality. We welcome this judgment wholeheartedly,\u201d said\u00a0Chandrakumari<\/strong><\/span>, President of the ABJMS Karnataka State Committee. \u201cThe government must now act immediately and strictly enforce this order without any further delay in both organised and unorganised sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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\nA Call for Stringent Implementation<\/h2>\n
The organisation has urged the state government to comply rigorously with the court\u2019s directive, warning that any postponement would defeat the purpose of the ruling. The ABJMS emphasised that the order leaves no room for ambiguity or procrastination.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe court has ordered the government to frame rules and implement paid menstrual leave without a moment\u2019s delay. We demand that the government take stringent steps to enforce this in letter and spirit,\u201d said\u00a0Devi<\/strong><\/span>, Joint Secretary of the organisation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Beyond Policy: A Matter of Dignity<\/h2>\n
Leaders of the women\u2019s organisation noted that menstrual leave is often dismissed in policy discourse but is a critical need for millions of women who face physical distress during their cycles while continuing to work.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThis is not a favour but a matter of dignity and health. The High Court\u2019s humane recognition must be matched by the government\u2019s urgent administrative action,\u201d added\u00a0Gouramma<\/strong><\/span>, State Vice President of the ABJMS.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The organisation has now called on the Karnataka government to issue clear implementation guidelines and ensure monitoring mechanisms are in place across all sectors at the earliest.<\/p>\n
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