Compassionate Appointment Can Only Be Claimed in Accordance with the Existing Policy And Not As A Matter Of Right: Bombay High Court

In a recent development, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court heard Writ Petition No.7361/2023 filed by Sau. Asha Katwale, among others, against The Manager (Mines), New Majri OC-II (A), Ex-Mines, M/s Wester Coalfields Ltd. Bhadrawati and others. The petition challenged the termination of services of Shri Haridas T. Katwale, a pump operator, by the establishment on 18/10/2014 on grounds of absenteeism. Background of the Case The petitioners, represented…