Honble High Court Of Judicature At ... vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of seniority determination for promotee and direct recruit Higher Judicial Service officers in Uttar Pradesh, focusing on Rules 22 and 26 of the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1975. The Court reiterated that seniority must be determined based on the availability of vacancies and the timing of appointments, referencing previous judgments including All India Judges Association v. Union of India and P.K. Dixit v. State of U.P. The Court held that the seniority list must reflect the correct application of these principles, ensuring compliance with established precedents.