The Delhi High Court on August 31 ruled that a woman employee is entitled to resume her prior role without professional disadvantage after maternity leave under Section 12 of the Maternity Benefit Act. The court directed payment of Rs 10 lakh compensation and Rs 1.5 lakh costs to petitioner Rakhi Bisht, a chartered accountant reassigned to a Treasury role upon return. Sources consist solely of left-center outlets, limiting perspective diversity.