Anil Chandra & Ors vs Radha Krishna Gaur & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interim order of the Allahabad High Court regarding the seniority of government servants under the U.P. Government Servants Seniority (3rd Amendment) Rules, 2007. The Court held that the seniority of the respondents prior to the enforcement of the new rules should remain undisturbed, emphasizing the applicability of Article 16(4-A) of the Constitution which allows for reservation in promotions. The Court reaffirmed the principles established in Indira Sawhney v. Union of India regarding the limitations of reservation in promotions, thereby upholding the interim order of the High Court.