K.S. VORA AND OTHERS vs STATE OF GUJARAT AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat Subordinate Secretariat Service (Seniority of Assistants) Rules, 1977, which established a common seniority list for Assistants based on length of service in a merged cadre. The Court ruled that the retrospective application of these rules did not violate vested rights, as they were intended to enhance efficiency and discipline within the service. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming that the employer has the authority to frame rules regarding seniority, and the appellants had no valid grievance against the bona fide changes made.