H.S.E.B. vs HAKIM SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the respondent is entitled to be considered for employment with the Haryana State Electricity Board on compassionate grounds, despite the application being made 14 years after the father's death. The Court clarified that the circulars issued by the Board allowed for consideration of applications from minors upon reaching majority, thus extending the application period. The Court emphasized that the policy aims to provide employment to dependents of deceased employees, and the Board was directed to entertain the respondent's claim.