Gen.Manager,State Bank Of India & Ors vs Anju Jain

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision granting appointment on compassionate grounds to Smt. Anju Jain, despite her husband's prior misconduct, emphasizing that the right to such appointment cannot be negated solely based on the employee's disciplinary history. The Court referenced Article 226 of the Constitution, affirming that the compassionate appointment scheme is intended to assist dependents in distress, and the misconduct of the deceased employee should not bar the dependent's entitlement. The appeal by the State Bank was dismissed, confirming the High Court's ruling.