State Of Orissa And Ors. vs Malaya Kumar Sahu And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the respondent, Malaya Kumar, who was appointed as a Junior Engineer, should be deemed to have been regularized in service due to his continuous reporting to duty and the lack of equitable treatment compared to his peers. The Court emphasized that the respondent's appointment was based on a selection made by a competent committee, and it would be unjust to require him to undergo further procedures for regularization. The Court declared that he should be deemed regularized effective from the date of the order, ensuring fair treatment in light of the circumstances.