A. Manoharan And Ors vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the Madras Port Trust Employees (Appointment, Promotion, etc.) Regulations, 1977 under the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, specifically Section 28 and Section 124. The Court held that the regulations mandating a degree in Civil Engineering for the post of Executive Engineer are statutory and binding, thus denying retrospective promotion to Diploma holders based on a common seniority list. The Court emphasized that the regulations were duly approved and published, affirming their legal force and rejecting the High Court's directive for promotion of Diploma holders.