Woman given compassionate job on husband’s death has to maintain mother-in-law: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman seeking a compassionate job due to her responsibility for maintaining her mother-in-law must demonstrate that her caregiving duties justify her request. The case involved an employee seeking a job under the compassionate grounds policy, arguing that she had to take care of her ailing mother-in-law. The court acknowledged the emotional and financial burden on caregivers but emphasized that such requests must be substantiated with clear evidence that the caregiving responsibilities are substantial and urgent. This ruling reinforces the need for clear documentation in compassionate job requests.