The Paternity Leave is a leave offered to expectant fathers after a child is born. It is a leave meant for the father to take care of the newborn and the mother. A newer terminology for this type of leave is to call it a New Parent Leave to also cater to LGBT and same-sex couples’ needs and avoid discrimination.
So far, there is no requirement from India’s labor laws to provide Paternity Leave in India.
However, many progressive companies are offering Paternity Leave to their employees. The leave entitlement varies from 2 days to 4 weeks and depends entirely on the employer's policies. If the company grants this leave type, it has to be availed within a specific time (for example, within eight weeks from the baby’s birth).