A. RAGHU, SON OF RAJAIAH vs GOVT. OF A.P. .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority among Sub-Inspectors of Police in Andhra Pradesh, governed by the Andhra Pradesh Police (Civil) Subordinate Service Rules, specifically Rule 15. The Court held that seniority should be determined based on the completion of training and merit, rather than the date of selection, emphasizing that the rules provide a clear framework for fixing seniority. The judgment clarified that the seniority of directly recruited Sub-Inspectors is contingent upon their performance during training, thereby upholding the principles of meritocracy in service appointments.