Ravikumar Dhansukhlal Maheta vs High Court Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court addressed the application of promotion principles under the Gujarat State Judicial Service Rules, 2005, specifically Rule 5(1), which mandates 'Merit-cum-Seniority' for promotions. The Court held that the High Court of Gujarat's application of 'Seniority-cum-Merit' in the promotion process for Civil Judges to Additional District Judges was erroneous and contrary to the stipulated rules. Consequently, the Court directed the High Court to adhere to the correct principle of 'Merit-cum-Seniority' in future promotions, thereby upholding the petitioners' grievances under Article 32 of the Constitution.