P. SRINIVAS vs M. RADHAKRISHNA MURTHY .

The Supreme Court held that the seniority of government employees must be determined based on the date of joining and the relevant rules governing seniority. The Court found that the Andhra Pradesh High Court erred in ranking respondent no.1 senior to the appellant, as the appellant had joined the service within the extended time granted by the government. The Court reinstated the earlier seniority lists that placed the appellant above respondent no.1, thereby overturning the High Court's decision.