Reviewed case brief
Jeewan Kumar Raut v. Central Bank of India
(2010) 12 SCC 278
## Summary
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 2009
- Subjects
- Labour Law II
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-28
Rule established
An employee terminated during maternity leave is entitled to reinstatement. Termination of a woman employee during the period of maternity leave is illegal under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The Act is a beneficial social legislation and must be given liberal interpretation to protect the interests of women workers.
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Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(2010) 12 SCC 278
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