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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
ANAND SHARMA
Meenakshi D/o Late Shri Manohar Singh Ji Shekhawat – Appellant
Versus
District and Sessions Judge, Ajmer – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. writ petition challenging dismissal of compassionate appointment. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. petitioner argues for discretion in considering delays for appointment. (Para 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. court's analysis of nature and purpose of compassionate appointments. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 4. ratio decidendi on delay in applying for compassionate appointment. (Para 10) |
| 5. final conclusion dismissing the writ petition based on delay. (Para 11 , 12) |
ORDER :
1. This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging order dated 12.11.2025, whereby application filed by the petitioner for seeking compassionate appointment has been dismissed by the District & Sessions Judge, Ajmer, on account of the fact that the application has been maintained after 11 years from the date of death of deceased father of the petitioner.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that father of the petitioner was holding the post of Class-IV employee and unfortunately died on 08.12.2012 while he was in service, leaving six daughters and one adopted son behind him. His sudden death has put the entire family in deep financial crisis, therefore, adopted son of deceased government servant Mr. Rajendra Singh, init
Compassionate appointment is intended for immediate relief in case of death of a breadwinner, and applications must be timely; delays undermine claims for such appointments.
The need for immediacy in providing compassionate appointment and disentitling relief due to undue delay.
Compassionate appointments must be considered promptly to address immediate financial crises; undue delay can render applications stale and ineligible.
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