DEBABRATA DASH vs JATINDRA PRASAD DAS .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority between the appellants and respondent no. 1 in the Orissa Superior Judicial Service, specifically whether the service rendered by the respondent in the Fast Track Court should be considered for seniority under the Orissa Superior Judicial Service Rules, 1963. The Court held that the High Court's decision to include this service was consistent with the applicable rules and previous judgments, thereby upholding the High Court's order to re-fix the respondent's seniority. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.