K.A. Nagamani vs Indian Airlines & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the dismissal of K.A. Nagamani's writ petition challenging the promotion of her juniors to the post of Deputy Manager (Maintenance/Systems) in Indian Airlines. The Court ruled that promotions were based on merit and that the merger of seniority lists between hardware and software cadres was valid under the terms of the settlement between the management and the Officers' Association. The Court found no violation of Rule 4(d) of the Recruitment and Promotion Rules, which allows for such mergers, thus affirming the legality of the promotions.