Maternity Leave Cannot Cancel a Woman Doctor’s NEET PG Seat

In a progressive and much needed judgment that strengthens women’s rights in the medical field, Rajasthan High Court has protected the NEET PG admission of a woman doctor who was on sanctioned maternity leave. Single judge bench of Justice Anuroop Singhi delivered interim relief that clearly states: maternity leave is not a reason to deny or cancel a postgraduate medical seat.