UMA DATT GILL vs R.S. VARMA . — CONMT.PET.(C) No. 212/2000

Case Summary: Uma Datt Gill v. State of Haryana & Ors. Outcome: The Supreme Court allowed Uma Datt Gill's appeal and granted special leave. The Court held that Gill was entitled to roster-point promotion as Superintendent (Non-Gazetted) effective 5.5.77, as earlier established by civil court judgment. The High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was reversed. Key Direction: The Court directed respondents to review Gill's seniority and promotions to higher posts (Assistant Administrative Officer and Administrative Officer) within two months, treating him as senior to S.S. Mann (4th respondent) from 5.5.77 onward. Gill is entitled to all consequential benefits unjustly denied since that date. The contempt petition was disposed of; no costs awarded. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.