Nitya Nand vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the seniority dispute between Dr. Nitya Nand (Appellant) and Dr. P.S. Ghalaut (Respondent No. 4) regarding their promotions to Senior Professor under the Haryana Medical Education Service Rules, 1988. The Court held that the distinction between 'Floating Professor' and 'Associate Professor' is significant, affirming the High Court's ruling that Respondent No. 4, having been selected as Floating Professor, ranks senior to the Appellant despite the latter's earlier substantive position as Associate Professor. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, thereby setting aside the Government's communication that favored the Appellant's seniority.