CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RES. IN HOMEOPATHY vs BIPIN CHANDRA LAKHERA .

The Supreme Court held that ad hoc service prior to regularization cannot be counted for seniority, referencing the decisions in Ch. Narayana Rao Vs. Union of India (2010) 10 SCC 247 and State of West Bengal Vs. Aghore Nath Dey (1993) 3 SCC 371. The Court found that the respondent's appointment was made without following proper selection procedures and thus could not be considered for seniority purposes. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision and dismissing the writ petition.