STATE BANK OF INDIA vs SURYA NARAIN TRIPATHI

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court, affirming the grant of compassionate appointment to the son of a deceased employee of the State Bank of India under the relevant compassionate appointment policy. The Court reiterated the principles established in Umesh Kumar Nagpal vs. State of Haryana, emphasizing that compassionate appointments are meant to alleviate financial distress faced by bereaved families. The Court found that the Bank's refusal to grant the appointment was not justified given the family's financial situation, thus ruling in favor of the respondent.