Balbir Kaur & Anr vs Steel Authority Of India Ltd. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the Family Benefit Scheme under the NJSC Tripartite Agreement of 1989, determining that the introduction of this scheme does not negate the existing obligation for compassionate appointments as per clause 8.14.1 of the 1989 Agreement. The Court emphasized the constitutional mandate for an egalitarian society, holding that compassionate appointments remain a viable consideration despite the new scheme. The appeals were allowed, affirming the necessity of compassionate appointments in the context of the Family Benefit Scheme.