Introduction Date of the Judgment: 11th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 184 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. When a family loses its primary breadwinner, can the surviving members expect immediate financial assistance from the deceased’s employer? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of Canara Bank […]
Supreme Court Denies Compassionate Appointment but Grants Ex-Gratia Relief in Haryana Police Case (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a dependent of a deceased government employee is entitled to compassionate appointment after a significant delay in attaining majority, and whether the state can be directed to grant ex-gratia compensation if the compassionate appointment is denied. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Clarifies Compassionate Appointment Rules in Bank of India Case (2024) Date of the Judgment: April 30, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 538 Judges: J.K. Maheshwari, J., Sanjay Karol, J. Can a bank deny compassionate appointment to the dependent of a deceased employee if disciplinary proceedings were contemplated but not finalized before the employee’s death?
Supreme Court on Conditional Voluntary Retirement and Compassionate Appointment: Ashok Kumar Mewari vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conditional voluntary retirement application can be partially accepted by the employer. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Ashok Kumar Mewari vs. Union of India & Others [Judgment Date]: December 5, 2023 Date of the
Supreme Court clarifies compassionate appointment eligibility: Bank of Baroda vs. Baljit Singh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Eligibility criteria for compassionate appointment. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Bank of Baroda & Ors. vs. Baljit Singh [Judgment Date]: 21 June 2023 Date of the Judgment: 21 June 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 584 Judges: Justice B.V. Nagarathna and
Supreme Court Clarifies Compassionate Appointment Eligibility: Bank of Baroda vs. Baljit Singh (2023) Date of the Judgment: 21 June 2023 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: B.V. Nagarathna J. and Manoj Misra J. Can a dependent of a deceased bank employee claim compassionate appointment even if the family’s financial condition doesn’t meet the criteria set
Supreme Court Clarifies Compassionate Appointment Scheme for Municipal Employees in West Bengal LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a scheme exists for compassionate appointment for municipal employees in West Bengal and the effect of delay in seeking such appointment. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of West Bengal vs. Debabrata Tiwari & Ors. Judgment Date: 03 March
Supreme Court directs High Court to decide on compassionate appointment: South Eastern Coalfield Ltd. vs. Gulshan Prakash (2023) Date of the Judgment: 20 February 2023 Citation: Not Available Judges: Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice Bela M. Trivedi When a person dies while in service, can their dependent automatically get a job? The Supreme Court of
Supreme Court directs High Court to decide on compassionate appointment: South Eastern Coalfield Ltd. vs. Gulshan Prakash & Anr. (20 February 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a dependent is entitled to compassionate appointment despite the presence of another earning family member. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Compassionate Appointment Case Name: South Eastern Coalfield Ltd. & Others vs.
Supreme Court Clarifies Eligibility for Compassionate Appointment: Delhi Jal Board vs. Nirmala Devi (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of the relevant date for assessing educational qualifications in compassionate appointment cases. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Delhi Jal Board vs. Nirmala Devi Judgment Date: 19 October 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 19 October 2022 Citation:
Supreme Court Denies Compassionate Appointment to Married Daughter: State of Maharashtra vs. Madhuri Maruti Vidhate (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a married daughter is entitled to compassionate appointment after the death of her mother, who was previously appointed on compassionate grounds after the death of her father. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The State of
Supreme Court Denies Compassionate Appointment After 24 Years: Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. vs. Anusree K.B. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a dependent is entitled to compassionate appointment after a significant delay from the death of the employee. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. & Ors. vs. Anusree K.B. Judgment Date:
