MANOJ PARIHAR vs THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

The Supreme Court addressed a special leave petition concerning the fixation of seniority for Munsiffs in Jammu & Kashmir for promotion to Sub-Judge. The court noted that the original writ applicants, who qualified in the Judicial Services Examination, were placed higher in merit but were displaced in the gradation list due to the application of reservation rules. The court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to allow the writ petition, affirming the need for fair consideration in seniority fixation.