Claim of compassionate appointment is not vested right: Supreme Court

Tinku Vs State of Haryana & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment is not a vested right thus rejection of claim justified since appellant attained majority 11 years after the unfortunate death of his father. Facts- This Appeal has been preferred by the son of Shri Jai Prakash, a deceased constable in Haryana Police, seeking appointment on compassionate grounds, as his father and another constable died while on duty on 22.11.1997. The Appellant then was seven years of age, and the policy which was in force was dated 08.05.1995 which provided for ex-...