Debabrata Dash & Anr vs Jatindra Prasad Das & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of inter se seniority among judicial officers under the Orissa Superior Judicial Service Rules, 1963. It held that the service rendered by the writ petitioner as an Additional District Judge in the Fast Track Court should be considered for seniority purposes, thereby affirming the High Court's decision to re-fix his seniority from the date of joining the Fast Track Court. The Court emphasized the need for consistency with the 1963 Rules and relevant precedents, ultimately ruling in favor of the writ petitioner.