Food Corporation Of India & Ors vs Raja Ram

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court, affirming the appointment of Raja Ram as a Handling Labourer on compassionate grounds following his father's voluntary retirement due to medical reasons. The Court noted that the relevant Circulars, particularly the one dated 3rd July 1996, allowed for such appointments without the need for Employment Exchange sponsorship, provided there were no other earning members in the family. The Court held that the rejection of Raja Ram's appointment was unjustified given the circumstances outlined in his father's application and affidavit.