Sushil Kumar Yadav vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the termination of Sushil Kumar Yadav's service was unjust as he was appointed on compassionate grounds due to his father's death during election duties. The Court found that while the initial appointment violated Rule 661 of the Bihar Police Manual, equity favored allowing Yadav to continue in service given his long tenure and the circumstances of his appointment. Consequently, the Court set aside the termination order dated 24.1.2003 and reinstated the appellant without back wages.