State To Consider 'Exceptional Personal Hardships' Faced By Employees: Rajasthan HC Sets Aside Transfer Of Nurse Who Looks After Aged Mother

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that an employee of the Rajasthan High Court who was seeking transfer due to his mother’s medical condition should be allowed to take leave for treatment. The petitioner argued that the mother’s health condition required urgent medical treatment, but his application was initially denied. The Court emphasized the necessity of ensuring that employees could balance family obligations with professional commitments, particularly in urgent circumstances. The decision highlights the Court’s approach to cases involving personal hardship and the importance of providing relief to individuals facing health crises within the family.