L.CHANDRAKISHORE SINGH vs STATE OF MANIPUR

The Supreme Court addressed the seniority determination of officers in the Manipur Police Service under the Manipur Police Service Rules, 1965. It was held that continuous, uninterrupted, and meritorious officiating service should be counted towards seniority. The Court clarified the applicability of the principles established in Union of India & Anr. vs. Harish Chander Bhatia & Ors. [(1995) 2 SCC 48], affirming that the seniority list must reflect the rightful position of officers based on their service records.