HC Rules Maternity Leave Cannot Be Clubbed With Regular Leaves to Cancel Doctor’s Candidature
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-02-10 12:12 GMT | Update On 2026-02-10 12:12 GMT
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Observing that reproductive rights are part of fundamental rights, the Kerala High Court has held that maternity leave cannot be clubbed with regular leave to cancel the candidature of a doctor pursuing a DrNB super speciality course under the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
The Court was considering a plea filed by a DrNB trainee who sought extension of leave after availing maternity leave and medical leave, but NBEMS rejected her request, stating that her total leave exceeded the one-year limit and could lead to cancellation of her candidature.
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