STATE OF UTTARANCHAL vs SHIV CHARAN SINGH BHANDARI .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Uttarakhand Public Services Tribunal, which granted the respondents promotion from SAS Group III to Group II effective from 15.11.1983, the date when a junior employee was promoted. The Court emphasized that the promotion of a junior employee cannot deprive seniors of their rightful benefits, thus reinforcing the principle of seniority in promotions. The Court dismissed the State's appeal, affirming the tribunal's order for notional benefits and arrears of salary for the respondents.