THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs MADHURI MARUTI VIDHATE (SINCE AFTER MARRIAGE MADHURI SANTOSH KOLI)

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal to appoint Ms. Madhuri Maruti Vidhate on compassionate grounds following the death of her father, a government employee. The court found that the previous rejection of her elder sister's application based on her marital status was inconsistent with the Government Circular issued in 2013, which allowed for the appointment of any legal heir. Consequently, the court confirmed the High Court's dismissal of the appeal by the State of Maharashtra.