The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings against a deceased employee’s widow cannot be a ground to deny compassionate appointment to the son. Allowing Atul Chauhan’s appeal, the Court directed consideration of his claim under applicable Haryana service rules.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered High Courts to establish or amend rules for appointing court managers, ensuring regularization of current managers after a suitability test. This significant direction enhances their status to Class-II gazetted officers, aiming to improve court administration and provide job security, addressing long-standing issues in the system.
