STATE OF HARYANA vs SURAJ BHAN

The Supreme Court held that the scheme for compassionate appointment does not apply to drivers declared medically unfit to drive heavy vehicles, as established in State of Haryana vs. Hawa Singh and further clarified in State of Haryana & Ors. vs. Surjeet Singh. The Court set aside the High Court's order directing the appointment of the respondent's son on compassionate grounds, emphasizing that such appointments are only permissible in exceptional circumstances. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's decision was overturned.