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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Widowed daughter-in-law is included in definition of dependant; can seek compassionate appointment under Rajasthan Compassionate Appointment Rules, 1996: Raj HC

“In the society a daughter-in-law, may she be widow, is always treated as an integral member of the family and she possesses all honour as well as the responsibilities of the household.”

Published on February 15, 2024February 22, 2024By Arushi
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court grants compensation to an unmarried daughter under Motor Vehicles Act

Punjab and Haryana High Court while disposing of the appeals challenging compensation awarded by Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal held, unmarried daughter is financially dependent on her deceased father and entitled for compensation.

Published on December 8, 2022December 15, 2022By Editor_4
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Conception that housemakers do not add economic value to the household is “a problematic idea”; Future prospect must be granted in case of motor accident of a non-earning victim: SC

The principle of awarding of future prospects must apply with equal vigor in case of non-earning victims of motor accidents, particularly with respect to homemakers.

Published on January 6, 2021January 8, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Can subsequent death of a dependent be a reason for reduction of motor accident compensation? Supreme Court answers

“Any compensation awarded by a Court ought to be just, reasonable and consequently must undoubtedly be guided by principles of fairness, equity, and good conscience.”

Published on January 6, 2021January 8, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Pat HC | Compassionate appointment cannot be granted to a dependent after such offer was already made and was denied

Patna High Court: Ashutosh Kumar, J. dismissed the petition saying that there was no merit in the petition and the case could

Published on August 23, 2019August 29, 2019By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Jhar HC | Industrial Tribunal cannot go beyond the terms of reference to pass an award

Jharkhand High Court: Rajesh Kumar, J., modified the order passed by the tribunal to the extent that relief granted by the Tribunal is

Published on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Divorced daughter of a deceased freedom fighter not entitled to dependant pension under the Central Swatantrata Sainik Samman (SSS) Pension Scheme, 1980  

Kerala High Court: A Single judge bench comprising of Alexander Thomas, J. dismissed a civil writ petition challenging the validity of Central

Published on October 6, 2018October 8, 2018By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

An unmarried and unemployed daughter would presumed to be dependent on her father during his life time

Gauhati High Court: The Single Judge Bench comprising of Ajit Singh, C.J., decided a petition filed under Section 227 of the Constitution.

Published on May 18, 2018June 15, 2018By Saba
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Ward claiming compassionate appointment must establish that she was “wholly dependent” on deceased government servant

Rajasthan High Court: A writ petition was preferred by the petitioners to question the constitutional validity of Rule 2(c) of the Rajasthan

Published on October 25, 2017November 2, 2017By Saba
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