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Exclusion of married daughter from definition of 'family' manifestly arbitrary: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters are eligible for compassionate appointments. The court found excluding them from the definition of 'family' to be arbitrary and unconstitutional. This decision overturns a High Court order. The apex court emphasized that dependency, not marital status, should be the key factor.

2 Jun 2026 7:56 pm