HARI OM VERMA vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority between Stenographers and Assistants under the relevant service rules. The Court held that Rule 3(1) and Rule 3(2) must be read together, clarifying that a Stenographer must complete specific training and qualifications to be considered for seniority over Assistants, regardless of pay scale. The Court upheld the High Court's decision favoring the respondents, affirming that the appellant's claim of seniority based solely on higher pay was not tenable.