Maharani Devi & Anr vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled on the issue of compassionate appointment under the Railways' policy, specifically referencing Circular No. E(NG)111/88/RC-111 dated 16.05.1991 and its subsequent amendment on 13.12.1995. The Court held that the amendment was not retrospective and thus did not affect the rights of the widow of the deceased employee, who died before the amendment. The Court directed that the application for compassionate appointment should be considered based on the policy in effect at the time of the employee's death, thereby allowing the claim of the appellants.