The Karnataka High Court has mandated prioritizing ‘absolutely blind’ individuals over those with ‘low vision’ in job recruitment to ensure equal opportunities based on qualifications. The ruling arises from a case involving H.N. Latha, who challenged her job rejection, reinforcing the need for inclusive hiring practices that recognize the strengths of blind candidates.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a daughter-in-law’s petition for compassionate appointment in the state’s Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, as she was excluded from the definition of ‘family’ in the relevant rules. The Court emphasized that it’s not their role to broaden statutory definitions and upheld the legislative intent behind the rules.
