BUG: Fix NA comparison inconsistency for object dtype Series #63331
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Summary
Fix
comp_method_OBJECT_ARRAYto returnBooleanArraywhen input containspd.NAvalues, ensuring NA is properly propagated in comparison results instead of returningFalse.Problem
Previously, when comparing an object dtype Series containing
pd.NAwith a scalar:Solution
Modified
comp_method_OBJECT_ARRAYto detectpd.NAvalues in the input and return aBooleanArraywith proper NA masking instead of a plain boolean array.After fix
Closes #63328