Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Relaxation Norms for Disabled Candidates in Recruitment

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that relaxing qualifying criteria for persons with disabilities (PwD) in recruitment is constitutionally justified to ensure substantive equality. The court directed Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to establish clear norms for such relaxations and ordered Haryana to form a committee to determine appropriate standards. The ruling emphasized that these accommodations are obligations under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and constitutional provisions, addressing barriers that hinder equal opportunities for PwD candidates.