BIMLESH TANWAR vs STATE OF HARYANA .

The Supreme Court addressed the criteria for determining inter se seniority among officers of the Haryana Judicial Service, specifically whether seniority should be based on merit as per the merit list or the date of joining. The Court held that the seniority should be determined based on the merit list as established by the Haryana Public Service Commission, thereby upholding the principle that merit prevails over the date of joining in matters of seniority. The judgment reversed the Punjab & Haryana High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the established rules for appointment and seniority.