YOGESH NAGRAOJI UGALE vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

The Supreme Court overturned the Bombay High Court's dismissal of the Appellant's Writ Petition for compassionate appointment under the Maharashtra Government Resolution dated 01.03.2014, which increased the recruitment limit for compassionate appointments. The Court held that the Appellant's family receiving monetary benefits does not preclude the right to compassionate appointment, as the revised policy allows for such appointments. The Court directed the Education Officer to consider the Appellant's application for compassionate appointment in light of the revised government policy.