M. PACHIAPPAN vs S. MARKANDAM .

The Supreme Court held that the final seniority list, which was not challenged by the respondents, governs the parties and renders the appeal moot. The Court emphasized that any promotions made based on the final seniority list are valid and unchallenged, thus nothing survives in the appeal. The Court disposed of the civil appeal and clarified that the order should not be considered as precedent in other cases.