Section61
The Code on Social Security, 2020

Continuance of payment of maternity benefit in certain cases

In force Act 36 of 2020 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 36 of 2020 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 28 Sep 2020

Section 61 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with continuance of payment of maternity benefit in certain cases. Every woman entitled to the payment of maternity benefit under this Chapter, shall, notwithstanding the application of Chapter IV to the factory or other establishment in which she is employed, continue to be so entitled until she becomes qualified to claim maternity benefit under section 32. The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

Every woman entitled to the payment of maternity benefit under this Chapter, shall, notwithstanding the application of Chapter IV to the factory or other establishment in which she is employed, continue to be so entitled until she becomes qualified to claim maternity benefit under section 32.

Section 61, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 32 Benefits

Questions about Section 61

What does Section 61 of the Code on Social Security deal with?

Section 61 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Continuance of payment of maternity benefit in certain cases". Every woman entitled to the payment of maternity benefit under this Chapter, shall, notwithstanding the application of Chapter IV to the factory or other establishment in which she is employed, continue to be so entitled until she becomes qualified to claim maternity benefit under section 32.

How do I find court cases under Section 61 of the Code on Social Security?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code on Social Security 61, section 61 Code on Social Security, section 61 of the Code on Social Security. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 61 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 32 (Benefits), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 61 of the Code on Social Security enacted?

Section 61 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 61, was enacted on 28 Sep 2020 as Act 36 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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