Food Corporation Of India & Anr vs Nizamuddin & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the eligibility of the first respondent for compassionate appointment following the retirement of his father from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) on medical grounds. The Court upheld the FCI's circular dated 3.7.1996, which stipulates that dependents of employees retiring on medical grounds must be under 55 years of age at the time of application. The Court found that the first respondent was ineligible as he exceeded the age limit by two days, affirming the High Court's decision and dismissing the appeal.