A.K. ROUT vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of regularization of services for 20 appellants who were initially appointed as daily wagers in the Health Department of Bihar without following proper procedures. The Court held that while the appellants could not claim regularization as a matter of right due to irregular appointments, their long service and lack of any fraudulent conduct warranted sympathetic consideration. The Court ultimately directed that the appellants be regularized in their positions, acknowledging their qualifications and satisfactory service despite the procedural lapses.