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Hari Bansh Lal v. Sahodar Prasad Mahto and Ors.

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Reported as [2010] 10 S.C.R. 561
Bench P. Sathasivam J.
Decided 30 August 2010

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What the Court ordered

We hold that it is impermissible for the State to take a different view in the absence of any change of circumstance.

Judgment, page 25

From the headnote

Public interest litigation: Appointment of appellant as Chairman of State c Electricity Board - Challenged on the ground that appointment was arbitrary, and integrity of appellant was doubtful and he, being 90 years of age, was not capable to perform duties - Before the High Court, stand of the State Government and the Electricity Board was that the appellant had rendered excellent service in the Board and received appreciation - High Court held the appointment as not only arbitrary but also contemptuous - While quashing the appointment, the High Court relied upon the note of the Chief

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Of those, 3 relied on · 4 referred to · 5 mentioned

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