Anil Chandra & Ors vs Radha Krishna Gaur & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the U.P. Government Servants Seniority (3rd Amendment) Rules, 2007, which aimed to alter the seniority of government servants in light of reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Court held that the seniority of respondents should remain undisturbed as per the earlier rules, emphasizing the constitutional provisions under Article 16(4-A) and the implications of the Indira Sawhney judgment. The interim order of the High Court was upheld, ensuring that existing seniority is maintained pending further proceedings.