Supreme Court of India

Shiv Nath Prasad v. Saran Pal Jeet Singh Tulsi & Ors.

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Reported as [2008] 1 S.C.R. 530
Bench A.K. Mathur J.
Decided 10 January 2008

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What the Court ordered

We are of the opinion that the view taken by the Division Bench of High Court is correct and no interference is warranted in the present case.

Judgment, page 13

From the headnote

Constitution of India, 1950: Article 16(4- ) - Provision for reservation in matters of promotion with consequential seniority - HELD: would, as per 85th amendment, be effective w.e.f. 17.6.1995 i.e. date from which 77th amendment came into force - On facts, since seniority would be determined as per relevant rules or Government circulars as applicable in the year 1985 and at that time there being no provision for consequential seniority in such matters, incumbent was not entitled to seniority on account of his accelerated promotion against reserved quota - Madhya ,Pradesh Lok Seva (Anusuchit

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