SYED T.A. NAQSHBANDI vs STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR .

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a writ petition under Article 32, held that the grant of selection grade and super-time scale to the third respondent was arbitrary and violated Article 16 of the Constitution of India, which ensures equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. The Court quashed the orders granting such benefits to the third respondent and directed the authorities to consider the claims of the petitioners for similar benefits. The judgment emphasized the need for transparent and fair criteria in promotions within the judicial service.