Chhattisgarh HC rules marital status cannot bar daughters from compassionate jobs

The Chhattisgarh High Court delivered a landmark judgment stating that an applicant's marital status should not be a criterion for disqualification from compassionate or welfare‑oriented positions. The bench emphasized that such discrimination violates constitutional guarantees of equality and the right to work. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by a group of women seeking clarification on eligibility norms for jobs that involve caring for vulnerable sections of society. By rejecting the notion that married daughters are less suitable for these roles, the court affirmed the principle of merit‑based selection irrespective of personal life choices. The decision is expected to influence recruitment policies across state government departments and set a precedent for similar cases nationwide.