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K. MANMADHA RAO
S. Ammulu – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the following relief :
2. The grievance of the petitioner is that her father while working as Sweeper on regular basis in the establishment of 3rd respondent temple has died on 24.06.2013 leaving behind his two daughters i.e., the petitioner herein and her elder sister namely Edukondalu Mohana. It is stated that after demise of her father, they have approached the office of the 3rd respondent temple seeking release of the monetary and service benefits of her father and submitted representation
Married daughters are entitled to compassionate appointment, and discrimination based on marital status violates Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution.
Married daughters are entitled to compassionate appointment on par with sons, as marital status does not negate their familial ties or dependency.
Point of law: undisputedly the petitioner is the elder daughter of the deceased and she along with her husband is staying at the place of the deceased even after her marriage. In the society, there a....
Exclusion of married daughters from compassionate appointment violates Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution, affirming that marriage does not sever familial ties for employment eligibility.
Compassionate appointments cannot discriminate based on gender; excluding married daughters violates constitutional rights under Articles 14, 15, and 16.
Exclusion of married daughters from compassionate appointment violates constitutional rights to equality and non-discrimination; eligibility should be based on dependency, not marital status.
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