'Pious Intention' of Compassionate Appointment Is to Provide Relief to Deceased Employee's Kin, Not for Misuse: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court recently addressed the issue of compassionate appointment in the case of Ramilaben Vitthalbhai Jambu v. LIC India & Ors., emphasizing the importance of disclosure of accurate facts and the intention behind seeking such appointments. Case Background The petitioner, Ramilaben, sought a compassionate appointment for her son following the death of her husband, who was employed as an Administrative Officer with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The application…