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Selina John’s case
February 29 , 2024
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- The Supreme Court had observed that the rules which penalise women employees for getting married are unconstitutional.
- It also directed the Union Government to pay Ms. John ₹60 lakh in compensation within eight weeks.
- A permanent commissioned officer former Lt Selina John of military nursing service (MNS) was removed from service by the army in August 1988.
- The release order said her job was terminated on the grounds that she got married in April that year and she had obtained a low grade in the annual confidential report (ACR).
- The rule included in the 1977 army provided that “Termination of appointment in MNS” could be done on three grounds – on the opinion of the medical board to be unfit for service, on getting married, and for misconduct.
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