Supreme Court of India
Malaya Nanda Sethy v. State of Orissa and Others
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In view of the above discussion and for the reasons stated above, the impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court is hereby quashed and set aside.
Judgment, page 10
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Service Law: Compassionate Appointment – Claim of – Rules applicable, rules prevailing on the death of the Government servant, who died in harness or the subsequent scheme prevalent at the time of consideration of the application – On facts, appellant applied for appointment as a Junior Clerk on compassionate ground under the 1990 Rules – However, application kept pending for consideration – Meanwhile, 1990 Rules replaced by 2020 Rules – Thereafter, the application was considered under the 2020 Rules – Writ petition by the appellant challenging the same– Dismissed by the High Court – On…
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