DR. PUSHPA VISHNNU KUMAR GURTU vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA &ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a seniority list under the Maharashtra Public Service Commission regulations, specifically challenging the promotion of a respondent based on a revised seniority list dated 29.4.1989. The Court held that the changes made to the seniority list were arbitrary and violated principles of natural justice, thereby quashing the promotion order dated 5.7.1989. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to established seniority norms in public service appointments, reinforcing the legal principle that promotions must be based on merit and seniority as per the relevant service rules.