The State Of Bihar vs Kirti Narayan Prasad

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the validity of certain appointments made by the State of Bihar, emphasizing the necessity of adherence to the principles of natural justice and the requirement of a fair hearing as mandated by Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the appointments in question were made without following due process, thereby violating the rights of the affected parties. Consequently, the Court set aside the impugned orders and directed the State to conduct fresh proceedings in accordance with the law.