GHANSHYAM SHARMA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN .

The Supreme Court addressed the seniority dispute between special promotees and directly recruited stenographers under the Rajasthan Secretariat Ministerial Service Rules, 1970. The Court interpreted Proviso (5A) to Rule 5, holding that it allows for retrospective appointment of special promotees from 1978-1979, thereby affirming their claim to seniority over direct recruits. The Court ruled in favor of the special promotees, establishing that their selection should be deemed promotion effective from the date of selection as per the rules.