MAJOR YOGENDERA NARAIN YADAV ETC. vs SHRI BINDESHWAR PRASAD & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority among engineers in the Bihar Roads and Building Department, specifically regarding Major Yogendera Narain Yadav's promotion to Executive Engineer. The Court held that the appointment of Yadav without considering the claims of other respondents was not legally correct, emphasizing the need for a fair decision-making process by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) as per the Government Circular dated June 21, 1969. The Court ultimately directed the DPC to consider all claims fairly, leading to Yadav's eventual promotion, thereby affirming the principles of fair administrative action and seniority rights under service law.