State Of Orissa Etc vs Arun Kumar Patnaik & Anr. Etc on 15 April, 1976
In Arun Kumar Patnaik's case (supra), persons
were appointed on contract basis and subsequently, their services were
regularised. Petitioners, thereafter, challenged the terms and conditions
of their appointment letter after a period of 11 years. Their petitions
were dismissed on the ground of delay.