RAM SHANKAR BHATTACHARJEE vs GAUHATI HIGH COURT .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Division Bench of the Gauhati High Court, which ruled that Ram Shankar Bhattacharjee was junior to respondents 4 and 5 in seniority despite his claim based on a promotional posting as Private Secretary. The Court noted that the appellant's appointment as Stenographer Grade I was on 12.6.1987, while respondent 4 was appointed on 28.7.1986 and confirmed earlier. The Court clarified that seniority is determined by the date of appointment and confirmation, not by subsequent promotions, thereby affirming the High Court's judgment.