KIIT School of Law introduces menstrual leave policy for students
The policy proposes two days of menstrual leave per calendar month, with deemed attendance for all scheduled classes on approved leave days
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Menstrual Leave as Dignity, POCSO Adolescent Guidelines, Transgender Welfare Directions and More: Human and Civil Rights April 2026 Roundup
Covering all the important human and civil rights cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court as well as the legislative updates, this roundup provides a quick summary of cases, latest legal updates in human and civil rights and links to other roundups.
Supreme Court January 2026 | Umar Khalid’s Bail Rejection, Romeo Juliet Clause, Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right, UGC Regulations halted and More
Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from January 2026, covering critical areas such as Right to Menstrual Health; Right to Education; UGC Regulations; Inclusion of Romeo Juliet Clause etc.
Right to Menstrual Health part of Right to Life: SC issues directions on Free Sanitary Pads, Menstrual Hygiene Management corners in schools
The Supreme Court also directed that such Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) corners must be established in every school, and they should be equipped with spare innerwear, spare uniforms, disposable bags, and other necessary materials to address menstruation related exigencies.
Karnataka Approves Monthly Paid Menstrual Leave for Women Employees
Karnataka Govt announces one-day paid menstrual leave monthly for women to boost work-life balance, reduce stigma, and support gender-sensitive workplaces.
‘Menstrual Health can’t be barrier to a girl’s right to education’; Rajasthan High Court upholds nursing aspirant’s educational rights
“A girl’s health condition… should not hinder her access to education merely because that of her hemoglobin was found to be below the prescribed level because of heavy menstrual bleeding.”
[Himalaya v. Wipro] Delhi High Court restrains Wipro Enterprises from using ‘EVECARE’ mark for female menstrual health products
“It is intriguing as to why a reputed company such as the defendant company, Wipro Enterprises would launch its product, also pertaining to female reproductive hygiene, almost 22 years later, using the identical trade mark as that of the plaintiffs, Himalaya Wellness Co.”