Md. Ashif & Ors vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellants, who were initially appointed as Voluntary Health Workers and later absorbed as Primary Health Workers, was valid due to the initial illegal appointment contrary to the State's circulars. The Court emphasized that the long duration of service does not rectify the illegality of the appointment. The Division Bench's decision was upheld, affirming that the appellants could not claim reinstatement based on their prolonged service, referencing cases such as Ashwani Kumar & Ors. Vs. State of Bihar (AIR 1997 SC 1628).