Swapna Mohanty vs The State Of Odisha State Of Orissa And ...

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute over the appointment of the 1st post of Lecturer in English at Indira Gandhi (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, Nimapara, under the Odisha Education Act, 1969, specifically Section 24-B. The Court held that the Appellant, having been reinstated after her termination was set aside, was entitled to the grant-in-aid for the 1st post, affirming her seniority over Respondent No.4. The Court reversed the High Court's decision that favored Respondent No.4, thereby upholding the State Education Tribunal's ruling in favor of the Appellant.