Seniority Can't Be Granted To Promoted Employees From Past Date When They Weren't Born In Cadre : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India held that seniority cannot be retrospectively granted to employees from a date when they were not even part of the cadre. This ruling came in response to a dispute over the seniority of employees who were promoted at a later stage but claimed seniority from an earlier date. The court clarified that seniority is a crucial factor in promotions and service matters, and it must be based on actual service in the cadre. Granting seniority from a past date would disrupt the existing order and fairness in promotions, leading to potential legal challenges and administrative complications.