BHAWANI PRASAD SONKAR vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the appellant's writ petition for compassionate appointment was justified as he did not meet the conditions set forth in the Railway Board Circular dated 29th November, 2001. The Court emphasized that compassionate appointments are permissible only when a Railway employee becomes medically de-categorized and does not opt for alternative employment offered by the administration. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that the appellant's father, having chosen to retire, was not entitled to such appointment under the applicable rules.