Indian Bank vs Promila .

The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment is not an inherent right and must adhere to the scheme in place at the time of the employee's death, as established in Canara Bank & Anr. v. M. Mahesh Kumar. The Court clarified that the provisions of the compassionate appointment scheme applicable on 15.1.2004, the date of Jagdish Raj's death, must be considered, and that benefits like family pension do not substitute for employment assistance. The Court emphasized that the relevant scheme must be strictly followed, rejecting any claims based on subsequent schemes.