‘Benevolent sexism’: Women managers challenge Karnataka’s menstrual leave order in High Court

Fifteen women managers have approached the Karnataka High Court. They are challenging the state government's order for mandatory paid menstrual leave.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Fifteen women managers have approached the Karnataka High Court.
• They are challenging the state government's order for mandatory paid menstrual leave.
• The petitioners argue this policy creates inequality between genders.
• They believe it could discourage employers from hiring women.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• The court is hearing this case alongside opposition from employers' associations.
• The move is termed 'benevolent sexism' by the petitioners.
• Fifteen women managers have approached the Karnataka High Court.
• They are challenging the state government's order for mandatory paid menstrual leave.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• The petitioners argue this policy creates inequality between genders.
• They believe it could discourage employers from hiring women.
• The court is hearing this case alongside opposition from employers' associations.