Death Of Govt Employee Doesn't Guarantee Compassionate Appointment For Family, Financial Hardship Must Be Proven: J&K High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, led by Justice Rajesh Sekhri, emphasized that compassionate appointments aren't automatic upon an employee's death. Financial conditions of the deceased's family must be assessed, and jobs granted only if they face financial crisis. \r

Two petitioners sought appointments after their fathers' deaths in 2007 and 2002, but faced rejection due to delays and improved financial stability. The Court underscored that compassionate appointments are for immediate relief, not inheritance. \r

Despite some negligence by the Corporation, the significant delay since the fathers' deaths led to dismissal of the petition, indicating the family's ability to sustain themselves. The Court ruled against entertaining claims, deeming the essence of compassionate appointments irrelevant due to the prolonged period since the deaths.