Discriminates Based On Sex,Court Strikes Down Govt Order Reserving Compassionate Appointment In Noon Meal Schemes For Women:Madras High Court

Chennai, 26 June 2024: In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has declared a Tamil Nadu Government Order illegal for discriminating against male legal heirs in compassionate appointments. This judgment is set to have far-reaching implications for employment policies related to compassionate grounds. The Case: G. Karthikeyan, the petitioner, approached the High Court after his application for a compassionate appointment was rejected multiple times by various government authorities. His…