The Kerala High Court has asked the state government to take a decision within three months on a demand related to menstrual leave for women conductors in KSRTC. The issue concerns a request for two days of paid menstrual leave every month.
According to the case details available, the demand was raised on the ground that bus conductors perform difficult and physically demanding duties. The plea highlights the nature of their work and argues that menstrual leave should be considered as a workplace support measure.
With the court directing the government to examine the request, the matter now moves to the administrative level for a formal decision. The order does not itself grant the leave, but it sets a clear timeline for the state to respond.
The development brings attention to menstrual leave as a labour and policy issue in public transport services in Kerala. It also places focus on how the state may address the concerns of women employees working in demanding field roles.
