BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR PT.OF CAL. vs AVIJIT KUMAR RAY & ORS.ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the grievances of trained apprentices at the Calcutta Port Trust regarding recruitment practices, specifically the discontinuation of the 1:1 appointment ratio with wards of employees dying in harness. The Court held that the Calcutta Port Trust's decision to prioritize compassionate appointments over trained apprentices was justified due to financial constraints and existing lists of dependents. The Court upheld the Chairman's reasoned order denying the apprentices' claims, emphasizing the need for adherence to established recruitment policies and the Trust's financial situation.