Fired after a brain stroke, a government assistant teacher got back his job after the Allahabad High Court held that employees who acquire a disability while on the job cannot simply be dismissed from service. Instead, the person must be shifted to a suitable post, said the Court.

The case involves a petitioner who was appointed as an assistant teacher in 2013 – after which he suffered a brain stroke in 2016 – rendering him unable to perform his duties. When he attempted to return to work in 2024, he was not allowed to resume his service.

What the Allahabad HC said?

The High Court referred to Section 20 [Non-discrimination in employment] of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act – while making the judgement.

“From perusal of the provisions of the Act, 2016 it is apparent that wher

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