The Supreme Court of India has rejected a petition seeking a mandate for menstrual leave for female workers and students across the country. The court has stated that such a policy could inadvertently lead to discrimination against women in the hiring process. In the Indian scenario, now, at least, it is not ready for such a drastic step, while the attempt is to increase the female workforce in the field. While the economy needs maximum support from the citizens, such a step could hinder the growth of society.   The filing of a PIL The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by Shailendra Mani Tripathi, an advocate and social activist whose central argument was that menstruation-related challenges, such as pain, nausea, dysmenorrhea and endometriosis, often create a biological disadvantage for females that needs to be addressed through a uniform national policy.  In his petition, advocate Shailendra argued that menstruation is a…