Supreme Court of India · 2013-08-07
Mgb Gramin Bank vs Chakrawarti Singh
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2013 SUPREME COURT 3365
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Mgb Gramin Bank
- Respondent
- Chakrawarti Singh
- Bench
- S.A. Bobde, B.S. Chauhan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant compassionate appointment under the 1983 Scheme, emphasizing that the cause of action arose before the new scheme's implementation. The Court reiterated that Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution mandate strict adherence in public appointments, and compassionate employment is not a vested right but an exception to assist families in financial distress. The Court held that the appellant must consider the respondent's case for compassionate appointment, as mere death does not automatically entitle the family to such employment.