STATE OF BIHAR vs BIHAR RAJYA M.S.E.S.K.K. MAHASANGH

The Supreme Court addressed the absorption of approximately 4,000 employees from teaching and non-teaching posts in colleges converted from affiliated to constituent status under the Bihar Universities Act, 1976. The Court held that the conversion of colleges and the subsequent absorption of employees must comply with the provisions of the Act, specifically referencing Section 2(c) and Section 2(i) which define 'affiliated college' and 'constituent college'. The appeal by the State of Bihar was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision regarding the employees' rights.