Can employers legally deny women jobs in certain industries in the name of workplace safety? Does the State have the right to restrict women’s employment to protect them from possible harassment?Updated - November 04, 2026 05:32 pm IST A view of the Kerala High Court.
File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The story so far: The Kerala High Court has struck down a provision of the Kerala Abkari rules, which prohibited employing women in toddy shops.The Court recently held that the provision violated the rights to equality, non-discrimination, equal public opportunity, and the right to life with human dignity. Published - November 04, 2026 05:27 pm IST