Tripura HC directs govt to verify child‑care leave claims genuinely

The bench of the Tripura High Court, hearing a petition concerning the implementation of child‑care leave provisions under the state's labour regulations, issued a directive today. The court observed that several government departments were granting leave without proper verification, potentially undermining the scheme's intent to support working parents. It instructed the Tripura government to institute a robust assessment mechanism, requiring documentary proof and periodic audits to confirm genuine need before sanctioning leave. The order also called for the state to submit a compliance report within a stipulated timeframe, signalling the judiciary's focus on safeguarding employee welfare.