STATE OF PUNJAB & ANR. vs V.P. DUGGAL & OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab & Haryana High Court's order to implead the Minister of Irrigation as a party in a writ petition challenging the seniority list of engineers. The Court found that the High Court's direction was justified to allow the Minister to respond to allegations of procedural deviation in the issuance of the seniority order. The appeal by the State of Punjab was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to ensure fair hearing and accountability in administrative actions.