M.MOHAMMED ABDULLA vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court held that the restoration of seniority under the Kerala Service Rules must be adhered to, particularly in light of the provisions in paragraph 4 of Appendix XIIA, which protect the seniority of those on leave without allowance. The Court emphasized that the promotion of the appellant to Deputy Director was valid until it was improperly cancelled due to a stay order in a separate writ petition. The Court ultimately ruled in favor of the appellant, reinstating his promotion and seniority rights.