MADHYA PRADESH ELECTRICITY BOARD vs S.S. MODH & OTHERS

The Supreme Court addressed the challenge under Article 226/227 of the Constitution regarding the absorption of the first respondent as an Assistant Engineer in the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Board. The Court held that the first respondent, having opted for service under the Board, was entitled to be treated as an Assistant Engineer, thereby establishing that employees' rights to absorption must be honored as per the terms of their service options. The Court directed the Board to absorb the first respondent with all consequential benefits.