SHRI JAGNNATH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court overruled the judgment in Thakur's case, affirming that experience can be a valid basis for classification in skilled jobs, specifically for Compositors in the Government of India Presses. The Court held that the classification into 'highly skilled' and 'skilled' categories based on length of service is reasonable and not discriminatory. The Court directed the respondents to increase the cadre strength of Compositor Grade-I to 33-1/3 percent effective from April 1, 1992, thereby addressing issues of stagnation in promotions.