MUMTAZ YUNUS MULANI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

The Supreme Court ruled on the issue of compassionate appointment under the Government Order dated 31st December 2002, emphasizing that such appointments are meant to alleviate the immediate financial distress of the deceased employee's family. The Court held that the appellant's receipt of a family pension and other income from immovable properties disqualified her from being appointed on compassionate grounds, as the purpose of such appointments is to address sudden financial crises. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.