NATIONAL HYDROELECTRIC POWER CORPN. &ANR vs NANAK CHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the Himachal Pradesh High Court's decision directing the Union of India to provide compassionate appointment to Nanak Chand under the guidelines for such appointments. The Court found that the rejection of his application based on the delay and surplus staff was not justified, as the guidelines from the Government of India were applicable. The Court clarified that the compassionate appointment serves to alleviate unforeseen financial hardships, thus ruling in favor of the respondent's entitlement to back wages from February 1, 1993, if not gainfully employed.