SHEKHAR GHOSH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of promotion and seniority in the context of service law, specifically under the framework of the Railway Administration's rules. The Court held that the promotion of the appellant as a Senior Clerk was not regular due to procedural lapses, including failure to follow proper lien change protocols as outlined in the relevant administrative rules. Consequently, the Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal and dismissed the appellant's writ petition, affirming the repatriation order as lawful under the applicable service regulations.