Maternity Benefit Act 1961 with Maternity Benefit (Mines and Circus) Rules 1963 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive reference to India's maternity legislation. It consolidates the principal Act, amendments, and Mines & Circus Rules, supplemented by concise notes for easy interpretation. Recent reforms (e.g., extended leave, work-from-home, provisions for commissioning/adoptive mothers) are included along with pre-and post-amendment references. Equipped with forms, checklists, and a subject index, it streamlines compliance for legal practitioners, HR professionals, employers, and enforcement agencies.