VASANT KUMAR JAISWAL versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

VASANT KUMAR JAISWAL versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

In the absence of any statutory rule or executive memorandum or order relating to determination of seniority, the normal rule is to determine seniority based on length of service.

Parties
Appellant: Vasant Kumar Jaiswal; Respondent: State of Madhya Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 September 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Disposed
Outcome
Appeal disposed of
Legal Topics
Seniority, Length of Service, Absence of Statutory Rule
Service Law Seniority Length of Service Absence of Statutory Rule

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Vasant Kumar Jaiswal

Appellant

State of Madhya Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Disposed

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Determination of seniority in absence of statutory rule or executive order

Ratio Decidendi

In the absence of any statutory rule or executive memorandum or order relating to determination of seniority, the normal rule is to determine seniority based on length of service.

Court Disposition

Appeal disposed of

Orders

  • Petition dismissed
  • Respondent to consider appellant's representation in light of principles of law and equity