Sukh Bilash Thakur vs The Bihar State Electricity Board

The Supreme Court held that the order of reversion of the appellant from Bill Clerk to Khalasi, issued nearly twenty-five years after his appointment, was unjust, arbitrary, and unreasonable, violating principles of natural justice. The Court found no evidence of fraud or suppression in the appellant's appointment, which was conducted through a competitive examination and verification of qualifications. The Court set aside the reversion order and directed the payment of pensionary benefits and other dues within eight weeks, with interest at 15% until actual payment.