Swapan Kumar Pal & Ors vs Samitabhar Chakraborty & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority among Senior Clerks in the Railway Administration, specifically whether the ad hoc service period of promotees should be counted for seniority purposes. The Court held that the ad hoc period can be considered for seniority, as per the Central Administrative Tribunal's ruling, which was challenged by the Railway Administration. The Court condoned the delay in the Union of India's special leave petition and upheld the Tribunal's decision, affirming that ad hoc service contributes to seniority reckoning.