Married Woman Can Claim Compassionate Appointment After Father's Death, No Presumption Of Dependence On Husband: Chhattisgarh High Court

Saksham Vaishya

23 July 2026 8:15 PM IST

  • Married Woman Can Claim Compassionate Appointment After Fathers Death, No Presumption Of Dependence On Husband: Chhattisgarh High Court

    The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a married daughter cannot be denied consideration for compassionate appointment merely on the presumption that she is dependent upon her husband and not upon her deceased father. The Court observed that dependency is a question of fact to be determined on the evidence in each case and that marital status, by itself, cannot furnish a valid basis to...

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