KRIPA RAM MATHUR vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Rule 7(2) of the Uttar Pradesh Regularisation of Ad-hoc appointments (on posts within the purview of the Public Service Commission) Rules, 1979, in the context of seniority disputes between the appellant and respondent No.4, both appointed as Lecturers in Pathology. The Court held that the seniority must be determined based on merit as assessed by the Selection Committee during the appointment process. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to quash the earlier order that had favored the appellant's seniority.