Compassionate Appointments: Reserved for Genuine “Hand-to-Mouth” Cases – SC

Canara Bank Vs Ajithkumar G.K. (Supreme Court of India) Grant of compassionate appointment should be only in “hand-to-mouth” cases subject to all the other conditions being fulfilled: Supreme Court Conclusion: Employment on compassionate grounds had been evolved to help dependents, of our employees who die or become totally and permanently disabled while in harness, and to overcome the immediate financial difficulties on account of sudden stoppage of the main source of income. The employment under the ‘Scheme’ would be considered only if there were indigent circumstances necessitatin...