Cannot Discriminate Against Children Born Out Of Void Marriages While Providing Compassionate Employment: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court ruled that children born from void marriages cannot be discriminated against in compassionate employment schemes. The case involved a child of a void marriage being denied employment under the compassionate grounds rule. The Court observed that denying such rights based on the validity of the marriage goes against the principles of equality, ensuring that children from all backgrounds have access to similar opportunities.