R.R.S.CHOUDAN & ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority determination for appellants in the Indian Forest Service under the All India Services Act, 1951. The Court held that the period of officiation as Officer on Special Duty (O.S.D.) should be considered for seniority, as per the Indian Forest Service (Regulation of Seniority) Rules, 1968. The judgment emphasized that the rules governing seniority must be uniformly applied to ensure fairness in the promotion process.