MAHMOOD HASAN vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority and promotion of employees in the clerical cadre of the Uttar Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Department. The Court held that promotions to the rank of Marketing Inspectors must adhere to the prescribed seniority list and that ad hoc promotions should not infringe upon the established quota for regular posts. The Court emphasized that any seasonal promotions must be clearly defined and separate from the regular promotion process, thereby upholding the principles of fair administrative action under Article 14 of the Constitution.