State Of J&K & Others vs Sajad Ahmed Mir

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the denial of compassionate appointment under the relevant service rules, emphasizing that such appointments are not statutory rights but concessions granted by the State. The Court noted that the applicant's request was based on a decision made in 1996, which was not challenged until 1999, leading to a finding of gross delay and laches. The Court affirmed that the authorities acted within their discretion in denying the appointment, as the applicant did not meet the eligibility criteria and the decision was consistent with prior determinations.