Manti Devi (Dead) Thr. Lrs vs State Of Bihar And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court dismissing the writ petition challenging the compulsory retirement of Shiv Nath Mahto under Rule 74 of the Bihar Service Code. The Court found that the deceased employee did not raise any objections to his retirement until after his death, and his widow's request for compassionate appointment for her son was denied as the father did not die in harness. The Court held that compassionate appointments are not applicable in cases where the employee has already retired, affirming the lower courts' rulings.