DINESH KUMAR GUPTA vs THE HONBLE HIGH COURT FOR JUDICATURE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court addressed the allocation of seniority and appointments in the cadre of District Judges in Rajasthan under the Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, 2010. It held that all appointments must conform to the 2010 Rules, which stipulate a quota of 50% for Promotees, 25% for Direct Recruits, and 25% through Limited Competitive Examination (LCE). The Court emphasized that seniority must be determined based on merit in LCE and the Cyclic Order in Schedule VII of the 2010 Rules, thereby ensuring fair treatment of all candidates involved.