Compassionate Appointment is Not a Vested Right: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that compassionate appointment is not a vested right. This ruling clarifies that compassionate appointments are provided to alleviate the immediate hardship faced by the family of a deceased employee, but it is not an automatic entitlement. The Court emphasized that such appointments are subject to the availability of vacancies and the applicable policies of the employer. The decision underscores the importance of following the prescribed procedure and criteria in granting compassionate appointments, ensuring fairness and preventing misuse of the provision. This ruling aims to balance the needs of the bereaved families with the principles of merit and administrative efficiency.