N. Kirubakaran, J.

1. "Delivery gives birth not only to a child, but also a mother as well." It is not confined to human kind but applicable to all the creatures in the universe. Motherhood is common for all creatures, as it is evident from the love and affection and care shown by the mother of all creatures to their new born. Not only the new born, but the reborn mother also requires nurturing care, affection and proper rest, so that she could look after the child very well by feeding the child. There is no substitute for mother's milk in the world and even the so-called "divine nectar" could not be equal to mother's milk. Unless good rest is available to the mother without any worry or pressure and other compulsions, it would not be possible for her to be a "real mother". Anybody could take care of the mother, whereas it is only the mother, who could take proper care of the child. Therefore, it is the duty of the Government or Employer, whoever it may be, to grant sufficient and required Maternity holidays for women Government Employees or Workers during pre-delivery period and post delivery period, for the purpose of recuperation. That is the reason why the State Govern