DAYARAM ASANAND GURSAHANI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court interpreted the Bombay Judicial Service Recruitment Rules, 1956, specifically Sub clause (b) of clause (i) of Sub rule (2) of Rule 5, to clarify the seniority of District Judges. The Court held that the period served as an Assistant Judge could not be counted towards seniority in the District Judge cadre, as there is no separate cadre for selection grade District Judges. The judgment emphasized that the selection grade is part of the existing pay scale for District Judges and affirmed the guidelines set by the High Court for appointing Inspecting District Judges.