Promotee Telecom Engineers Forum & Ors vs D.S. Mathur, Secretary,Department Of ...

The Supreme Court held that seniority and promotions granted based on prior judgments that have attained finality cannot be adversely affected by subsequent interpretations or judgments. The Court emphasized that the rights of applicants whose seniority was determined by competent authorities and recognized by courts cannot be altered retroactively. The judgment clarified that the principles laid down in earlier cases, specifically in the context of the Promotee Telecom Engineers Forum, must be upheld despite later conflicting decisions, ensuring stability in seniority determinations.