The Kerala High Court has ruled that a widow’s remarriage cannot disqualify her from compassionate appointment under Rule 51B. The judgment reinforces that dependents of deceased aided school teachers hold a protected statutory right to employment.
The Supreme Court ruled that aided school teachers aren’t entitled to gratuity under the Gratuity Act, 1972; their retiral benefits are governed by state service rules under Article 309. Nominees can claim benefits under these rules without a legal heirship certificate.
