KARNATAKA HIGH COURT QUASHES GENDER DISCRIMINATION: OVERTURNS A RULE THAT BARRED MARRIED DAUGHTERS FROM THE EX- SERVICEMEN'S PROGRAMME A requirement in the Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement's regulations that barred married daughters under the age of 25 from receiving dependant identity cards has been overturned by the Karnataka High Court. If they receive an identification card, they are then qualified to apply for government jobs in the ex-only servicemen's category. The boys are given the I-card as long as they don't turn 25 until they stop being reliant on their parents, stop working due to a lifetime impairment, or both. The daughter is not subject to these requirements. “Is a depiction of gender stereotypes which were existent decades ago, and if permitted to remain would be an anachronistic obstacle in the march towards women’s equality.” We at Reddy and Reddy Law Firm distinguish out for providing individualised legal services while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, and for providing excellent legal counsel and assistance in a range of practise areas.