Rakhi Bisht v. Union of India goes beyond maternity leave: the Delhi High Court addresses role, authority, career progression and new return-to-work safeguards for employers. The Delhi High Court’s judgment in Rakhi Bisht v. Union of India (31 August 2026) is fast becoming the most cited maternity discrimination case in India this year and for good reason. Justice Sachin Datta didn’t just rule in favour of one Chartered Accountant. He issued a judicial veto against the quiet, systemic…
