The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters are eligible for compassionate appointments. The court found excluding them from the definition of 'family' to be arbitrary and unconstitutional. This decision overturns a High Court order. The apex court emphasized that dependency, not marital status, should be the key factor.

Supreme Court rules excluding married daughters from 'family' definition for compassionate appointments is arbitrary and unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters are eligible for compassionate appointments. The court found excluding them from the definition of 'family' to be arbitrary and…