DR. A.K. MITRA. DG, C.S.I.R. & ANR. vs D. APPA RAO & ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order declaring the first respondent's seniority from 11.4.72 for promotion to Section Officer, emphasizing the importance of seniority in public service appointments. The Court clarified that while seniority must be recognized, the Tribunal's decision to deny consequential benefits was not contested. The appeal by the appellants was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's ruling on seniority without altering the outcome regarding benefits.