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Andhra Pradesh High Court bars denial of compassionate appointment to married daughters
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:37 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a married daughter cannot be denied a compassionate appointment solely on the basis of her marital status, reinforcing equal employment rights for dependents.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered a landmark judgment clarifying that marital status alone cannot be used to reject a compassionate appointment for a daughter of a government employee. The bench held that the purpose of compassionate appointments—to provide financial support to dependents of serving staff—remains valid irrespective of whether the daughter is married.
The court examined the relevant provisions of the state service rules, noting that they do not contain any clause that disqualifies a married daughter from being considered a dependent. Consequently, any denial based solely on marriage would contravene the spirit of the law and the principle of equal treatment.
Legal experts say the ruling will guide administrative authorities across Andhra Pradesh to reassess their appointment policies and ensure that eligible candidates are not excluded on discriminatory grounds. The decision also underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding the rights of government employees' families.
The judgment is expected to be cited in future cases involving compassionate appointments, prompting a review of existing departmental orders to align with the High Court's interpretation.
The court examined the relevant provisions of the state service rules, noting that they do not contain any clause that disqualifies a married daughter from being considered a dependent. Consequently, any denial based solely on marriage would contravene the spirit of the law and the principle of equal treatment.
Legal experts say the ruling will guide administrative authorities across Andhra Pradesh to reassess their appointment policies and ensure that eligible candidates are not excluded on discriminatory grounds. The decision also underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding the rights of government employees' families.
The judgment is expected to be cited in future cases involving compassionate appointments, prompting a review of existing departmental orders to align with the High Court's interpretation.