MATERNAL AND PATERNAL LEAVE LAWS: BALANCING FAMILY LIFE AND CAREER IN WORK PLACE

AUTHOR – DISHA DEEP SRIVASTAVA* & MANASVI AGARWAL**

* STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW CAMPUS

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW CAMPUS

BEST CITATION – DISHA DEEP SRIVASTAVA & MANASVI AGARWAL, MATERNAL AND PATERNAL LEAVE LAWS: BALANCING FAMILY LIFE AND CAREER IN WORK PLACE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (7) OF 2025, PG. 144-156, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Abstract:

“This assignment provides a comprehensive overview of labour law in India, emphasizing its foundational role in shaping the dynamics between employers and employees within a rapidly evolving industrial landscape. It examines the historical development of labour legislation in India, tracing its roots to colonial times and analysing how post-independence constitutional mandates have reinforced the principles of social justice, dignity of labour, and economic democracy. The paper underscores the significance of labour laws in ensuring humane working conditions, preventing exploitation, and promoting industrial harmony. Additionally, it critically assesses the impact of globalization, liberalization, and privatization on the labour market and the subsequent legislative reforms aimed at balancing economic development with workers’ rights. The role of judicial activism in interpreting and expanding the scope of labour rights is also explored, highlighting landmark judgments that have contributed to the strengthening of labour jurisprudence. Ultimately, the paper argues for a more inclusive and adaptable legal framework that responds to the changing nature of work in the 21st century.”

Keywords:
Labour Law, Social Justice, Industrial Relations, Employer-Employee Relationship, Economic Democracy, Constitution of India, Workers’ Rights, Labour Legislation, Globalization, Judicial Actvism, Legal Reforms, Industrial Harmony, Labour Jurisprudence, Dignity of Labour.