CANARA BANK vs M. MAHESH KUMAR

The Supreme Court addressed the entitlement of dependants of deceased employees for compassionate appointment under the 'Dying in Harness Scheme' as per Circular No.154/1993. The Court held that the financial condition of the family does not negate the right to compassionate appointment, emphasizing that the scheme was applicable at the time of the employee's death. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for the bank to reconsider the claim, thus reinforcing the legal principle that compassionate appointments should be evaluated based on the scheme in force at the time of the employee's demise.