STATE OF MANIPUR vs THINGUJAM BROJEN MEETEL

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Die-in-Harness Scheme framed by the Government of Manipur, which provides for appointments on compassionate grounds for dependents of deceased government employees. The Court held that the Scheme, as revised, is applicable only to regular government employees and not to work-charged or casual employees. The Court upheld the Gauhati High Court's decision directing the government to consider the respondent's application for appointment, emphasizing the need for immediate relief to bereaved families under the Scheme.