Mukhiya K. ... vs Santosh Kumar

The Supreme Court held that the order of the Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court, which stayed the termination of the respondent's contract and allowed him to continue working, was illegal and without jurisdiction. The Court emphasized that the respondent had no legal right to regular appointment as he was engaged on a contract basis. The Court set aside the High Court's order and remitted the matter back for expeditious disposal of the appeal, allowing the appeal to the extent of quashing the stay order.