FOOD CORPN. OF INDIA vs RAM KESH YADAV

The Supreme Court upheld the Food Corporation of India's compassionate appointment scheme, affirming that such appointments are discretionary and not a matter of right, as per the circulars dated 2.2.1977 and 3.7.1996. The Court ruled that the conditions for compassionate appointments, including the requirement for voluntary retirement before age 55 and the need for medical certification, were valid. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the second respondent's application did not meet the stipulated criteria for compassionate appointment.