#daughter-in-law eligibility

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a daughter-in-law, though not explicitly listed as a dependent under G.O.Ms.No.687, is entitled to compassionate appointment if she was financially dependent on the deceased government employee. The judgment mandates that humanitarian policies must be interpreted with sensitivity, not mechanical rigidity, ensuring Article 21’s dignity-based protections extend to familial support systems beyond narrow statutory definitions.