Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere In Kerala HC Order Invalidating 'Compassionate Appointment' To Late MLA's Son

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Kerala High Court’s decision invalidating the compassionate appointment of a late MLA’s son. The appointment was contested on the grounds of procedural irregularities, including bypassing merit-based considerations. The apex court upheld the High Court’s stance, emphasizing the principle of fairness in public employment and the need to avoid misuse of compassionate appointment provisions.