RANCHI, India, April 19 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on March 20:

Heard both sides.

We are informed by counsel on both sides that the impugned order was passed in a writ petition seeking regularization and enhanced wages of the appellants, at the stage of admission without even calling the other side to file a counter-affidavit.

We are disturbed that the learned single judge has taken steps to pass a final order in a matter of such serious nature without even calling the other side to file a counter affidavit.

Therefore, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the impugned order is set aside and the matter is remitted to the learned single judge for fresh consideration and disposal after filing...