Tinku vs The State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal for compassionate appointment under the Haryana Compassionate Assistance to the Dependents of Deceased Government Employees Rules, 2006. The Court held that the claim was time-barred as per the government instructions dated 22.03.1999, which stipulate that a minor dependent must attain majority within three years of the employee's death to qualify for benefits. The Court affirmed the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition, ruling that the principle of promissory estoppel did not apply in this case due to the lack of a binding commitment from the authorities.