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SC: Married Daughters Eligible
✍️ Live Law
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 06:33 PM
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The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters cannot be excluded from the Compassionate Appointment Policy. This policy provides employment to the dependents of deceased government employees.
The Supreme Court's decision is a significant development in the interpretation of the Compassionate Appointment Policy. The policy is designed to provide financial support to the families of deceased government employees by offering employment to their dependents. The court's ruling makes it clear that married daughters are also entitled to benefit from this policy. This decision is expected to bring relief to many families who have been affected by the death of a government employee. The Compassionate Appointment Policy is an important social security measure that helps to mitigate the financial hardship faced by the families of deceased government employees.