Kerala High Court Strikes Down Ban on Women in Toddy Shops
The Kerala High Court has struck down a rule under the state's Abkari law that stopped women from being employed in toddy shops. The court said the provision violated rights to equality, to carry on a trade, against discrimination, and to life.
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Context: Abkari laws control the making, sale and use of alcohol in Kerala, and toddy is a traditional drink made from palm sap. Courts often test old workplace rules like this one against the constitutional rights of equality and non-discrimination.
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