Can having two step-children be grounds for denial of maternity leave under CCS (Central Civil Services) rules. The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and M.R. Shah was considering an SLP arising out of a decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which confirmed the view of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) denying the petitioners the benefit of maternity leave under Rule 43 of the CCS (Leave) Rules 1972 or can only the biological child be considered for the purpose of maternity leave. The court observed that for all practical purpose, the applicant has two surviving children, any child born to her now can only be considered as a third child. Reddy and Reddy Law Firm specializes in litigation related to Civil, Commercial and Family matters.