STATE BANK OF INDIA vs SOMVIR SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a compassionate appointment request under the State Bank of India's policy, emphasizing that such appointments are only warranted when the deceased employee's family is left in penury. The Court noted that the family had a net surplus of Rs. 63,000 after liabilities and a monthly income of Rs. 2,798, which was deemed sufficient to sustain them. The Court affirmed the High Court's direction for reconsideration but clarified the criteria for compassionate appointments as per the Bank's policy.