Chief General Manager ... vs Vidya Prasad

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to Vidya Prasad for the denial of compassionate appointment following the death of his father, a BSNL employee. The court found that the respondent had complied with all necessary formalities under the applicable 1998 Scheme for compassionate appointments, and the denial by the appellants was arbitrary. The ruling emphasizes the importance of adhering to established schemes and the rights of dependents of deceased employees.