K. MADHAVAN AND ANR. ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority among Deputy Superintendents of Police in the CBI, specifically regarding the notional date of appointment under service rules. The Court held that the length of service prior to transfer should be considered for seniority purposes, affirming that the notional date of appointment cannot retroactively affect the seniority of officers. Consequently, the Court allowed the writ petitions, reinstating the original seniority of the petitioners over the respondent based on their actual dates of appointment.