Compassionate Appointment

The Supreme Court's ruling recognizing married daughters as eligible for compassionate appointments marks a major step for gender equality. By striking down discriminatory service rules, the Court reaffirmed that constitutional rights cannot be limited by marital status.

The Kerala High Court affirmed that a widow's remarriage does not nullify her statutory right to a compassionate appointment under the Kerala Education Rules. The court held this "vested right" cannot be defeated by a subsequent government order.

Supreme Court clarifies compassionate appointments, reinforcing relief as a policy exception, not a vested right.