BHUPENDRA NATH HAZARIKA vs STATE OF ASSAM .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gauhati High Court regarding the seniority of Assam Police Service officers, affirming the applicability of the Assam Police Service Rules, 1966. The Court ruled that the prior services rendered by the appellants before their appointment in 1993 could not be considered for determining their seniority in the promotional cadre. The judgment clarified that the appointments made were in accordance with the rules and did not violate any provisions, thereby dismissing the appeals.