In Brief
A police constable was killed, leaving behind his illiterate widow and four minor children. The deceased's brother, offering to support the family, was granted compassionate appointment in 1991. After 15 years of satisfactory service—during which he genuinely maintained the family—the state terminated him, arguing he did not qualify as a 'dependent' under policy. The Supreme Court held the termination unjustified. Since all facts were disclosed upfront, no fraud was involved, and the appointee faithfully fulfilled his undertaking for 15 years, the state was estopped by its own conduct and lapse of time from challenging the appointment. The Court reinstated him with full back wages, seniority, and promotions."
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