DWARKA NATH SHARMA vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, legally recruited as an Assistant Executive Engineer, was improperly placed in a seniority list due to performance evaluations lacking legal support. The Court ruled that the plea of limitation raised by the respondents was unjustified, as the appellant had timely represented against the seniority list changes. The Court ordered rectification of the seniority list, placing the appellant appropriately and ensuring his promotion eligibility is considered within four months, affirming the principles established in Janardhana v. Union of India and Bachan Singh v. Union of India.