M.S.Sandhu & Anr.Etc.Etc vs State Of Punjab & Ors.Etc.Etc

The Supreme Court addressed the seniority dispute between direct recruits and promotees in the Punjab Police Service under the Punjab Police Service Rules, 1959. The Court reaffirmed that seniority is determined by the date of confirmation in service as per Rule 10, which prioritizes promotees over direct recruits if confirmed on the same date. The judgment clarified the application of the 80-20 recruitment ratio and upheld the principles established in Paramjit Singh & Ors. vs. Ram Rakha, 1979 (3) SCC 478, regarding seniority fixation.