Denying Compassionate Appointment to Married Daughters While Granting It to Married Sons Is Unconstitutional: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently pronounced a landmark judgment declaring the practice of denying compassionate appointment to married daughters, while granting it to married sons, as unconstitutional. The Court held that such discrimination based on gender and marital status violates the fundamental rights enshrined in Articles 14 and 15 of the Indian Constitution. This ruling underscores the importance of equality and non-discrimination in employment policies and schemes. Background of…