HARISH CHANDRA SHRIVASTAVA vs THE STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals of five lecturers in Ayurveda who were appointed prior to the enactment of the Bihar Private Medical (Indian System of Medicine) College (Taking Over) Act, 1985. The court examined the legality of the state's takeover of private Ayurvedic colleges and the implications for the appellants' employment status. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the appellants, affirming their rights to their positions and promotions despite the state's legislative actions.