RAJESH KAGRA vs STATE OF M.P..

The Supreme Court addressed the locus standi of petitioners in challenging the orders of the Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding their placement in the gradation list of Assistant Engineers. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the petitioners lacked the standing to appeal and directed that any grievances regarding their rights must be pursued through separate writ petitions. The Court also noted the necessity for the re-fixation of placements in the gradation list based on the correct interpretation of quotas and promotions, emphasizing the need for timely resolution of such administrative matters.