The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Bare Act
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -
- (a) "appropriate Government" means, in relation to an establishment being a mine, or an establishment wherein persons are employed for the exhibition of equestrian, acrobatic and other performances, the Central Government and in relation to any other establishment, the State Government;
- (b) "child" includes a still - born child;
- (ba) "commissioning mother" means a biological mother who uses her egg to create an embryo implanted in any other woman;
- (c) "delivery" means the birth of a child;
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(d) "employer" means -
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Simplified Act
Here's what the terms in The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 mean:
- Appropriate Government: For mines or places where people perform like in a circus, it's the Central Government. For all other workplaces, it's the State Government.
- Child: This includes… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine a scenario where Priya, an acrobat, is employed by a circus company that tours across India. She recently discovered that she is pregnant and wishes to take maternity leave. The circus company is registered under the Central Government… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
