P.P.C.Rawani And Ors vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of regularization and seniority of doctors appointed on ad hoc basis versus those regularly recruited through the Union Public Service Commission under the Central Health Service. The Court held that ad hoc doctors would be regularized from their initial appointment dates but would maintain a separate seniority list to protect the interests of regularly appointed doctors. The Court emphasized that promotions for ad hoc doctors would occur in supernumerary posts to avoid conflicts with the seniority of regularly appointed doctors, thereby ensuring fairness in promotions and seniority management.