KAPILA HINGORANI vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court directed the State of Jharkhand to comply with the Order dated 13.1.2005 regarding the absorption of 213 employees into the Jharkhand Hill Area Lift Irrigation Corporation (JHALCO) as per Section 85 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act. The Court emphasized the State's responsibility to ensure timely payment of salaries to employees, highlighting the severe consequences of non-compliance, including reported incidents of starvation and self-immolation. The Court's holding reinforced the obligation of the State to protect the rights of its employees under Article 21 of the Constitution, ensuring their right to life and dignity.