Nani Sha & Others vs State Of Arunachal Pradesh & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Guwahati High Court's decision that the retrospective promotions granted to the appellants as Assistant Conservators of Forests (ACF) were illegal under the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Service Rules. The Court emphasized that the appellants were not part of the ACF cadre at the time of the retrospective promotion and that the amendment introducing a 50:50 quota for direct recruits and promotees was not applicable to their case. Consequently, the Court confirmed the lower court's ruling, maintaining the seniority of the directly appointed respondents over the appellants.