Earlier Ban On Central Govt Employees From Joining RSS Painted Its Apolitical Activities As 'Communal' & 'Anti-Secular': MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the central government’s ban on RSS membership for its employees is unconstitutional. The court found that the ban infringes on employees' fundamental rights, including freedom of association. The ban was challenged by several employees who argued it was discriminatory and violated their rights under Article 19 of the Constitution. The court emphasized that such restrictions must be justified by compelling state interests and cannot be arbitrary or excessively broad. The judgment underscored the importance of balancing individual rights with government interests in employment policies.