Prafful Shukla . vs Government Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a policy decision regarding the merger of staff in government departments and the determination of category-wise seniority. The High Court had upheld the merger order, considering it a policy matter beyond judicial interference. The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing the discretionary nature of administrative policy decisions and their immunity from judicial review unless arbitrary or illegal. The case underscores the Court's stance on respecting administrative policy judgments in service matters.