MD. ABDUL KADIR vs DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, ASSAM .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the circular issued by the Inspector General of Police (Border) Assam regarding the appointment and termination of ex-servicemen on an ad hoc basis under the PIF Additional Scheme. The Court held that the circular's provisions for yearly terminations and reappointments were arbitrary and violated the principles of natural justice, thereby infringing the rights of the appellants under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court ruled in favor of the appellants, declaring the circular unconstitutional and reinstating their positions without the need for yearly reappointment.