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NEw new delhi, The sublime margaret court on fri refused to think of a PIL seeking a nationwide policy providing menstrual leave for women students and workers, observing no one would give them jobs in such a scenario and that such a provision would unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes.The top court, however, said the competent authority may consider the representation and examine the possibility of framing a policy on menstrual leave after consulting all relevant stakeholders.The PIL was accordingly disposed of with the direction to the authorities to take an appropriate decision on the representation."These pleas are made to create fear, to call women inferior, that menstruation is something bad happening to them..this is an affirmative right...but think about the employer who needs to give paid leave," a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said.The bench was hearing a PIL filed by Shailendra Mani Tripathi.During the hearing, the Chief Justice raised concerns about the potential social consequences of mandating menstrual leave through legislation.He observed that such pleas could unintentionally reinforce stereotypes about women.Senior advocate M R Shamshad, appearing for the petitioner, pointed out that certain states and institutions have already taken steps to accommodate menstrual leave.He cited the example of Kerala, where relaxation has been introduced in schools, and added that several private companies have voluntarily provided such leave to employees.Responding to this, the CJI said voluntary policies were welcome but cautioned against making such provisions mandatory through law."Voluntarily given is excellent. The moment you say it is compulsory in law, nobody will give them jobs. Nobody will take them in the judiciary or government jobs; their career will be over. They will say you should sit at home after informing everyone," the CJI said.The bench also highlighted the potential impact of such measures on workplace perceptions and the professional growth of women.Taking note of the petitioner's submissions, the bench said that the petitioner had already made a representation to the relevant authorities.The bench stated that it was not necessary for the petitioner to repeatedly approach the court seeking a mandamus.This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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