STATE OF CHHATISGARH vs DHIRJO KUMAR SENGAR

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the respondent's application for compassionate appointment, emphasizing that the burden of proof lies on the claimant to establish valid adoption under the relevant rules. The Court reiterated that compassionate appointments must be strictly interpreted to avoid dilution of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The Tribunal's ruling was affirmed, noting that no show cause notice was required in cases of illegal appointments, as established in prior judgments such as State of M.P. Vs. Shyama Padhi and S. Mohan Vs. Govt. of Tamil Nadu.