Supreme Court Upholds Seniority Based on Skilled Grade Promotion in Engine Factory: V. Vincent Velankanni vs. Union of India (2024) Date of the Judgment: September 30, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 748 Judges: Sandeep Mehta, J., R. Mahadevan, J. Can an employee’s seniority be determined from the date of their initial appointment or from the date […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Advance Increments for Lecturers with PhDs: Sree Sankaracharya University vs. Dr. Manu (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether lecturers with a Ph.D. degree at the time of recruitment are eligible for additional advance increments upon placement in the selection grade. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit & Ors. vs.
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 4th September 2008 The Supreme Court of India, in V.K. Srivastava & Ors. vs. Govt. of U.P. & Anr., addressed a critical question regarding the retrospective application of amended service rules concerning promotions within the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service. This case highlights the conflict between established seniority rights and
