M.P. Palanisamy & Ors vs A. Krishnan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority among higher secondary school teachers in Tamil Nadu, specifically regarding the fixation of seniority for Post Graduate Assistants appointed between 1978 and 1981. The Court held that seniority should be determined from the date of appointment for those who were regularized, emphasizing adherence to principles of service jurisprudence. The judgment of the Madras High Court was set aside, and the appellants' seniority was ordered to be reckoned from their respective dates of appointment, ensuring compliance with the principles of fairness and equity in service matters.