IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA MJC No.1577 of 2007 NAVEEN KUMAR Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 3. 25.9.2008. Heard the counsel for the petitioner and counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite parties. This contempt application has been filed alleging violation of the order dated 2.4.2007 passed in C.W.J.C. No. 10394 of 2006. The petitioner was working on a contract basis and he was removed and replaced by another candidate, who was also appointed on Ad hoc basis. This Court held that the petitioner could not have been removed and replaced by another Ad hoc employee and while saying so this Court also held that the Minister should act in a fair manner and not make any appointment in the manner in which they have been doing. A show cause has been filed on behalf of the opposite party no.2 stating therein that on the orders of the Minister, the petitioner’s service has been terminated and the work which was being discharged by the petitioner, has now been allotted to a regular employee. Considering the aforesaid facts, no contempt is made out against the opposite parties. This application is disposed of. U.K. (Sheema Ali Khan,J)