A. JANARDHANA vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the seniority lists of 1963 and 1967/68 for the Military Engineering Services were valid and should remain effective, rejecting the revised seniority list that applied a quota system of 9:1 between direct recruits and promotees. The Court found that the appellant, who had been adversely affected by the new list, was entitled to be reinstated in the seniority list based on his earlier promotions. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to established seniority principles under the Military Engineer Services (Recruitment, Promotion and Seniority) Rules, 1949, and upheld the appellant's claim for rightful placement in the seniority list under Article 14 of the Constitution of India.