In Brief
An employee of South Eastern Coalfields died in 2007, and his dependent sought compassionate appointment under the National Coal Wage Agreement (NCWA). The employer rejected the claim on grounds that the surviving spouse was employed. The High Court's Single Judge allowed the claim, directing consideration of the dependent's candidature under NCWA. The employer appealed to the Division Bench, which admitted the appeal but declined interim relief while directing compliance with the Single Judge's order. The Supreme Court disposed of the interim appeal, requesting the High Court to decide the writ appeal on merits without expressing any opinion on the substantive issues.
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