Differentiating Employees For Transfer Based On Age Is Justified; Senior Employees Face Family Responsibilities & Health Concerns: Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the Online Transfer Policy, 2023 introduced by the Haryana Government for employees of the State Agriculture Marketing Board. The policy, which had been challenged by a group of Sub-Divisional Engineers (Civil) working with the Board, was challenged under Article 14 of the Constitution of India, which ensures the right to equality. The petitioners argued that the policy discriminated against…