AFHQ/ISOS SOS (DP) ASSOCITION vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of inter se seniority between Direct Recruits (DRs) and Departmental Promotees (DPs) in the context of AFHQ Civil Services, emphasizing adherence to Rule 16(7) of the AFHQ Rules and the principles established in previous cases. The Court held that seniority must be determined based on the length of continuous officiation in the grade of ACSOs, with specific guidelines for both DRs and DPs. The judgment of the Delhi High Court was set aside, reinstating the Tribunal's directions for proper seniority determination.