Susma, v. the Director General of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Compassionate appointment — widow of deceased Tamil Nadu Special Police personnel (Kumaravel 5741, X Battalion, Ulundurpet) — writ of mandamus under Article 226 — refusal/institutional insistence on NOC from father-in-law and mother-in-law — direction to consider claim and pass orders on merits within six weeks — disposed at admission stage with consent — no order as to costs — Madras High Court, single judge (M. Dhandapani, J.), 24-02-2026.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's claim for compassionate appointment for services rendered by her late husband (Kumaravel 5741) and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within six weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no order as to costs. ¶27