₹3 Lakh Cost Imposed on Haryana Staff Selection Commission for Unfair Rejection of Woman in Constable Physical Test: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a landmark decision, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 3 Lakh on the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) for unjustly denying a woman candidate the position of Female Constable. The candidate had successfully qualified the recruitment exams but was disqualified during the physical test due to improper measurement of her height. The Court found that the HSSC's actions were illegal, arbitrary, and discriminatory.…