Supreme Court allows reconsideration of delayed compassionate job plea

The Supreme Court has directed Punjab National Bank to reconsider a compassionate appointment request filed after a significant delay. The case concerns a woman whose husband died while employed by the bank in 2007, with her application submitted in 2013. The court emphasized that authorities should not mechanically reject such pleas based solely on delay without considering the merits. It noted that rules allow for condoning delays in compassionate appointment cases. The judgment overturned the bank's rejection and orders a fresh review.