UNION OF INDIA vs PRITILATA NANDA

The Orissa High Court ruled that the denial of appointment to Miss Pritilata Nanda, a physically handicapped individual, solely on the basis of her name not being sponsored by an employment exchange is unjust. The Court emphasized the obligation of the State under Article 41 of the Constitution to provide for the rights of physically challenged individuals, including the right to work. The judgment reinforces the principle that physical handicaps should not be a barrier to employment opportunities, particularly when the individual has been selected by the competent authority.