The Supreme Court held that a dependent married daughter cannot be excluded from the definition of family solely due to marriage, ruling that she remains eligible for compassionate benefits, including employment and fair price shop allotment, if dependent on a deceased parent who died in service.
The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that women cannot be denied employment due to pregnancy, nullifying a government rule as unconstitutional. The decision came after a woman was denied a nursing officer position due to pregnancy. The court condemned the discriminatory rule, emphasizing gender equality and challenging workplace discrimination against pregnant women.
