Amit Singh Assistant Consolidation ... vs Ravinder Nath Pandey

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority between direct recruits and promotees in the context of Assistant Consolidation Officers. The court upheld the High Court's decision to apply the rota system for determining seniority, ensuring that both categories are treated equitably within the same recruitment year. The judgment clarified that promotees should not be placed below direct recruits solely based on their mode of appointment.