SYRYA NARAIN YADAV & ORS. vs BIHAR STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Bihar State Electricity Board is a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution, affirming the applicability of the doctrine of promissory estoppel to state employees. The Court found that the Board's representations led the appellants to alter their position to their detriment, thus entitling them to absorption in service as Assistant Engineers/Junior Engineers. The appeals were allowed, directing the Board to implement its earlier resolution regarding regular appointments.