SUBODH KUMAR PRASAD vs STATE OF BIHAR . — C.A. No. 1716/2001

Summary of Civil Appeal No. 1716/2001 The Supreme Court allowed Subodh Kumar Prasad's appeal against his termination as a Compounder by the State of Bihar. The appellant's services were terminated based on a claim that his appointment letter (dated 12.11.1982) was fake, determined solely by examining office registers rather than the actual appointment document. The Court found this inquiry inadequate and set aside the termination orders, directing the appellant's reinstatement with 50% back wages payable within three months. The State retains liberty to initiate fresh disciplinary proceedings within six months if it deems appropriate. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.