YASHBIR SINGH & ORS., ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the challenge to the seniority list of railway employees, specifically regarding the promotion and confirmation procedures outlined in the Railway Board's circulars dated July 2, 1970, and October 30, 1972. The Court held that the seniority list prepared for Grade C Train Examiners was not in accordance with Rule 302 of the Railway Establishment Manual, as it failed to consider the date of appointment in the particular grade. Consequently, the Court directed that the seniority be determined based on the established criteria, thereby upholding the petitioners' claim for seniority as per their appointment dates.