Children Born From Void Marriages Cannot Be Discriminated Against In Compassionate Employment Cases: Calcutta High Court

In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has emphasized that compassionate employment should not be denied to a child simply because of the legitimacy of their birth, particularly when the birth occurred in a void marriage. The court ruled that such a discrimination is "reprehensible" and violates the principles enshrined under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. Case Background: The case, titled Smt. Lachhmina Devi & Anr. VERSUS Union…