Major General R.S. Balyan vs The Secretary, Ministry Of ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the determination of seniority among officers in the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) based on the Government of India O.M. No.2(4)/92/D(Inspection) and not the Army Regulations, 1962. The Court clarified that seniority should reflect the actual performance and grading of officers, emphasizing that an officer with an 'A' Grade can supersede seniors with lower grades. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling on seniority and promotion timelines.