A.C. THALWAL vs HIGH COURT OF H.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Himachal Pradesh High Court regarding the seniority of A.C. Thalwal, an ex-serviceman, in the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service under the Ex-Servicemen (Reservation of Vacancies in the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service) Rules, 1981. The Court affirmed that the period of approved military service should be counted for seniority, thereby allowing Thalwal to be placed higher in the seniority list. The judgment reinforced the principle that ex-servicemen are entitled to benefits under the applicable reservation rules, ensuring fair treatment in judicial appointments.