BOBINDRA KUMAR vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that promotee Sub Inspectors (General Duty) of the Central Reserve Police Force rank senior to direct appointees, quashing the Directorate General's order dated October 14, 2013 and the seniority list dated February 27, 2012. The Court emphasized that the seniority should be determined based on the date of appointment and training commencement, as per the CRPF Act, 1949 and CRPF Rules, 1955. The ruling clarified the principles of seniority in government service, reinforcing the rights of promotees over direct recruits in this context.