P.Sudhakar Rao & Ors vs U.Govinda Rao & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the rule granting retrospective seniority benefits to Junior Engineers under G.O.Ms. No.54, dated 15.2.1983, which was challenged by direct recruit Junior Engineers. The Court held that the amendments made under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India were valid and did not violate any established legal principles. Consequently, the Full Bench decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court was upheld, affirming the legality of the retrospective seniority benefits.