G. Babu And Ors. vs State Of Kerala And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the seniority list of Excise Inspectors drawn on 31.7.1994, affirming the High Court's decision that no Government Order was shown to challenge its validity. The Court emphasized the need for the State Government to establish statutory rules under Article 309 to avoid inconsistencies in service conditions. The Court dismissed the civil appeals and writ petitions, stating that grievances regarding subsequent directions by the State Government should be addressed through contempt applications or independent writ petitions in the High Court.