पवन कुमार बनाम हरियाणा राज्य
| Citation | (1996) 2 SCC 714 |
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
| Date | 18 January 1996 |
| Year | 1996 |
| Bench | K. Ramaswamy, G.B. Pattanaik JJ. |
| Acts/Articles | Article 14, Article 16 |
| Category | Haryana-Specific, Service & Employment Law |
Key Principle Established
Seniority in government service is a valuable civil right. It cannot be taken away without following due process of law. Any alteration of seniority list must be preceded by notice and hearing.
Government servants in Haryana challenged the alteration of their seniority positions without being given notice or opportunity to be heard.
The Court held that seniority is a valuable civil right that directly affects promotion prospects. Any alteration of the seniority list must be preceded by notice and opportunity of hearing to the affected employees. The principles of natural justice apply fully to seniority determination.
This Haryana-specific judgment strengthened the procedural protection for seniority rights and is frequently cited in the P&H High Court.
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