Challa Jaya Bhaskar & Ors vs Thungathurthi Surender & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority determination for Civil Assistant Surgeons in the Andhra Pradesh Medical & Health Services, governed by the A.P. Medical and Health Services Rules under Article 309 of the Constitution. The Court held that the methodology adopted by the State Government for determining seniority was inconsistent with the established rules and prior orders, thereby setting aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court's judgment and the Government Order G.O.Ms. No.325. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to the Special Rules and the separation of teaching and non-teaching cadres.