SANJAY KUMAR versus THE STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS.

SANJAY KUMAR versus THE STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS.

Compassionate appointment cannot be reserved until an applicant attains majority; the purpose is immediate relief and not deferred appointments unless specific provisions allow.

Parties
Petitioner: Sanjay Kumar; Respondents: State of Bihar and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
28 August 2000
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) / Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Compassionate Appointment, Eligibility for Appointment, Reservation of Vacancy, Immediate Relief to Family
Service Law Compassionate Appointment Eligibility for Appointment Reservation of Vacancy Immediate Relief to Family

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Parties

Sanjay Kumar

Petitioner

State of Bihar and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) / Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether compassionate appointment can be reserved until applicant attains majority.
  2. 2 Whether delayed application or age-bar can defeat the right to compassionate appointment.

Ratio Decidendi

Compassionate appointment cannot be reserved until an applicant attains majority; the purpose is immediate relief and not deferred appointments unless specific provisions allow.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Special Leave Petition dismissed