B.S.MURTHY . vs A.RAVINDER SINGH .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of inter se seniority between direct recruits and promotees for the post of Inspectors of Central Excise under the 1979 Rules. The court overturned the High Court's decision that had set aside the Central Administrative Tribunal's order, which had directed proper fixation of seniority. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to the prescribed ratio of 75% direct recruits to 25% promotees while determining seniority, thereby upholding the principles of fair recruitment and promotion.