VIMAN VAMAN AWALE vs GANGADHAR MAKHRIYA CHARITABLE TRUST &ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority between two teachers, the appellant and respondent No.4, under the relevant service rules. The Court held that the seniority should be determined based on the date of joining the service as Assistant Teacher, rather than the acquisition of additional qualifications such as B.Ed. The Court ruled in favor of the appellant, establishing that her earlier appointment date entitles her to seniority, thereby setting aside the appointment of respondent No.4 as Headmaster.