Rudra Kumar Sain & Ors vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of inter-se seniority between promotees and direct recruits in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, referencing the guidelines established in O.P. Singla & Anr. vs. Union of India, 1985 (1) SCR 351. The Court clarified that the interpretation of Recruitment Rules, particularly Rule 7 and Rule 8(2), does not impose a quota for direct recruits, contrary to previous interpretations. The Court held that the seniority should be determined based on continuous length of service without a fixed quota for direct recruits, thereby upholding the principles established in the Singla case.