law: Maternity Benefit Act,1961 
  27. Effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this
  
  Act 
  (1) The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding
  
  anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law or in the terms of
  
  any award, agreement or contract of service, whether made before or after the
  
  coming into force of this Act:
  PROVIDED  that where under any such award, agreement,
  
  contract of service or otherwise, a woman is entitled to benefits in respect of
  
  any matter which are more favorable to her than those to which she would be
  
  entitled under this Act, the woman shall continue to be entitled to the more
  
  favorable benefits in respect of that matter, notwithstanding that she is
  
  entitled to receive benefits in respect of other matters under this Act.
  (2) Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to preclude
  
  a woman from entering into an agreement with her employer for granting her
  
  rights or privileges in respect of any matter which are more favorable to her
  
  than those to which she would be entitled under this Act.