DELHI JUDICIAL SERVICE ASSN. vs DELHI HIGH COURT .

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute regarding seniority between promotees and direct recruits in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, emphasizing the need to adhere to the pre-amended rules for vacancies prior to 1987. The Court held that the advertisement for direct recruitment issued on 6.4.1987 was invalid as it contravened the provisions of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, particularly Rules 7, 8, 16, and 17. The judgment reaffirmed the principles of seniority and the proper application of recruitment rules under Article 309 of the Constitution.