DR. H.P. HAJELA vs N.S. VERMA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's period of service on deputation at the University of Aden should be included in the computation of his total length of service for seniority purposes under the old Statutes of Kanpur University, specifically referring to Statute 11.34. The Court found that the High Court erred in its interpretation of the Statutes, as the appellant's leave was granted for a position involving similar work, thus entitling him to seniority. The appeal was allowed, affirming the Vice-Chancellor's decision that the appellant retained his seniority over the first respondent.