Allahabad High Court
ANGOORI DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS
- Decided
- Bench
- MANISH KUMAR NIGAM
Holding
A petition for a compassionate appointment is not maintainable as a writ petition.
Summary
The petitioner, Angoori Devi, filed a writ petition seeking a compassionate appointment for her daughter in a government position. The Court examined whether such a petition is maintainable under the writ jurisdiction. It held that the petition was not maintainable as it did not fall within the scope of a writ of mandamus or other appropriate remedy. Consequently, the petition was dismissed. However, the Court granted the petitioner liberty to approach the Court again if she wishes to pursue the matter through a suitable petition.
Issues considered
- Whether a petition seeking a compassionate appointment for a relative is maintainable under writ jurisdiction
Subjects
- compassionate appointment
- writ petition
- maintainability
- public service appointment
- judicial discretion
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
WRIT - A No. - 15116 of 2026
Angoori Devi
.....Petitioner(s)
Versus
State Of U.P. And 4 Others
.....Respondent(s)
Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Shekhar Singh
Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C.
Court No. - 33
HON'BLE MANISH KUMAR NIGAM, J.
1. This petition has been filed claiming compassionate appointment for
the daughter of petitioner.
2. Such petition is not maintainable and accordingly, the present writ
petition is dismissed with liberty to the daughter of petitioner to approach
this Court, in case so desires.
(Manish Kumar Nigam,J.)
September 21, 2026
Rishabh
Digitally signed by :-
RISHABH KUMAR
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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