Supreme Court Questions 1993 MHA Rule Halting Pregnant IPS Officer's Training

A pregnant IPS officer's probationary training has been stalled due to a 1993 Ministry of Home Affairs Office Memorandum governing maternity-related interruptions. The case was brought before the Supreme Court, where advocate Sengar argued against the decades-old circular. The top court verbally expressed agreement with the submissions challenging the 1993 rule, though no formal order has yet been passed. The matter highlights how outdated maternity norms continue to affect the career progression of women officers in the Indian Police Service.
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