SUDHAKAR BABURAO NANGNURE vs NORESHWAR RAGHUNATHRAO SHENDE

The Supreme Court addressed the interim order concerning the promotion and seniority of the petitioner, Noreshwar Raghunathrao Shende, to the post of Director, Town Planning, Maharashtra. The Court held that the respondent's challenge to the seniority list without contesting the promotion was valid, and the delay in filing the Original Application was condoned arbitrarily. The Court directed that the status quo be maintained regarding the petitioner's promotional post until the High Court resolves the pending writ petitions, thereby emphasizing the importance of procedural propriety in administrative matters.