Compassionate Appointment Not a Right; Applicant’s Marital Status, Family Income and Dependency Are Relevant Factors: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that compassionate appointment is not a vested or enforceable right but a concession, granted only to alleviate immediate financial hardship faced by the family of a deceased government employee. The Court clarified that such appointments must strictly conform to the governing policy and settled principles laid down by the Supreme Court of India. Bench and Judicial Authority The judgment was delivered by…