MRIGANK JOHRI vs U.O.I.

The Supreme Court ruled on the issue of seniority for Junior Engineers who were absorbed into the Department of Post after a period of deputation from All India Radio. The Court held that the terms of absorption clearly stipulated that the appellants would be treated as 'new recruits' and their seniority would not be based on their previous service, as per the conditions agreed upon. The Court dismissed the appellants' claims for seniority based on their prior service, affirming the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985.