'You Think Women Can't Lift LPG Cylinders?': Supreme Court Awards ₹12 Lakh To Woman Denied Indian Oil Job Over Gender
The Supreme Court has ordered Indian Oil Corporation to pay ₹12 lakh as compensation to a woman who was denied a job as a refilling helper at an LPG bottling plant because of her gender, despite meeting the eligibility requirements. As the woman has already reached the age of retirement, the Court considered compensation appropriate for the discrimination she suffered. A Bench of Justices Aravind…
The Supreme Court has ordered India Oil Corporation to pay ₹12 lakh in compensation to a woman who was denied a job at an LPG bottling plant due to her gender, despite meeting the eligibility requirements. The Court emphasized the injustice of denying an otherwise qualified candidate employment based solely on gender. The woman, from Gudha village, was among 49 recommended candidates for the position of refilling helper at the LPG Bottling Plant.
She appeared for an interview but did not receive an appointment letter, unlike 43 other candidates. The corporation argued that the recommendation did not obligate them to hire her, citing concerns about her suitability for the physically demanding job and night shifts. However, the Court strongly criticized the corporation for this discrimination, stating it was "disrespect to womanhood."
The Court also rejected the corporation's suggestion that women were incapable of performing such work, pointing out that women routinely lift LPG cylinders in their households. The compensation is significant as it provides monetary relief to a woman whose opportunity to work has long passed, while also sending a clear message against gender-based employment discrimination.
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