1. The Legal Mandate: 6 Weeks of Paid Leave This is a statutory right, not a discretionary benefit. 2. Legacy Laws vs. Labour Codes (2026 Update) Framework Provision Impact Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 6 weeks paid leave post-miscarriage. Core entitlement remains unchanged. Code on Social Security, 2020 (effective 2026) Streamlined documentation, wider coverage. Digital medical […]