SHRI K.C. GUPTA vs THE LT. GOVERNOR OF DELHI .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority and promotion of teachers absorbed from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi into the Delhi Administration, following the takeover of schools on July 1, 1970. The Court held that the terms of absorption must be honored, ensuring that the seniority of teachers is determined based on their previous service in the Municipal Corporation. The judgment emphasized the need for fair treatment of absorbed employees under the principles of service law, affirming the rights of teachers regarding their promotion and seniority.