Rajendra Pratap Singh Yadav & Ors vs State Of U.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility of a Short Service Commissioned Officer for seniority benefits under the U.P. Non-Technical (Class-II/Group-B) Services (Appointment of Demobilised Officers) Rules, 1980. The Court held that such officers are not entitled to seniority unless they were selected against vacancies specifically reserved for demobilised officers, as per the 1973 Rules. The judgment clarified the interpretation of 'demobilised officer' and the conditions under which seniority can be granted, ultimately ruling in favor of the appellants and setting aside the High Court's decision.