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Patna High Court Stands Up for Contractual Workers: Introduction In a strong and compassionate judgment, the Patna High Court has ordered the reinstatement of 22 Executive Assistants whose services were abruptly discontinued in Purnea district due to a lack of funds. The court upheld a 2019 government notification, ensuring that these assistants remain in service until the age of 60 or until the end of the Bihar Prashashanik Sudhar Mission (BPSM)—whichever comes first. This decision sends a powerful message: contractual workers are not invisible, and their rights must be protected. What the Case Was About The petitioners—22 Executive Assistants—were appointed back in 2013 through a district-level selection process by the District Magistrate of Purnea. Over the years, their contracts were extended regularly, and they continued performing essential data entry duties in various government hospitals. But in February 2021, their services were suddenly returned to the Distr...