'Daughter In Law' Not Included In Definition Of 'Family': Karnataka HC Rejects Plea To Read Down Civil Services Compassionate Appointment Rule

 Source: Verdictum

The Karnataka High Court refused to read down Rule 2(b)(ii) of the Karnataka Civil Services (Appointment on Compassionate Grounds) (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which does not include a daughter-in-law in the definition of 'family.' The Court rejected a petition filed by a daughter-in-law seeking compassionate appointment in the state's Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Department holding that the statutory definition of 'family' does not include a daughter-in-law. To read more please go to the following link:

https://www.verdictum.in/court-updates/high-courts/priyanka-halamani-v-state-of-karnataka-2024khc-d12880-db-family-excludes-daughter-in-law-compassionate-appointment-1551112