Supreme Court of India · 2022-08-02
Suneel Kumar vs State Of U.P.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Suneel Kumar
- Respondent
- State Of U.P.
- Author
- K.M. Joseph
- Bench
- Hrishikesh Roy, K. M. Joseph
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Suneel Kumar, allowing his application for appointment under the Uttar Pradesh Recruitment of Dependents of Government Servants Dying in Harness Rules, 1974. The court emphasized the importance of providing employment to dependents of deceased government employees to ensure their welfare. The judgment clarified the interpretation of Rule 5, affirming that the appellant was entitled to employment as his father had passed away while in service.