Reviewed case brief

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Female Workers (Muster Roll)

(2000) 3 SCC 224

## Summary

maternitycasual-workersmuster-rollbeneficial-legislation
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2000
Subjects
Labour Law II
Reviewed
2026-06-18

Rule established

Maternity benefits must be extended to casual and muster-roll women workers, not just permanent employees. The Maternity Benefit Act applies regardless of the nature of employment.

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

        How to use it in an exam

        Editorial source

        (2000) 3 SCC 224; verified from chapter content

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