Dhananjay Jagannath Ghate and Anr. v. the State of Maharashtra Thr. the Principal Secretary Department of Rural Development and Panchayat
Case brief
What is this about?
WP 1135/2026, Bombay High Court, order dated 28-01-2026; challenge to seniority list dated 09-01-2026 published by Respondent No. 5, District Health Officer, Pune Zilla Parishad; deemed date of promotion 31-01-2011 sanctioned by Respondent Nos. 2 and 4 (decisions dated 16-12-2025 and 03-01-2026); post of Health Assistant; Sr.Nos. 81 and 84; appointment dates 25-08-2014 and 03-04-2016; ad-interim restraint on further steps per impugned seniority list till 16-02-2026; notice to Respondent Nos. 4 and 5; Petitioners: Dhananjay Jagannath Ghate & Anr.; Respondents: State of Maharashtra & Ors.; counsel: Manish Kelkar, Gauri Phadake, Savina R. Crasto (AGP).
What did the court decide?
Ad-interim direction to the Respondents not to take any further steps as per the impugned seniority list dated 9th January 2026 published by Respondent No. 5 (District Health Officer, Pune Zilla Parishad), till the next date of 16th February 2026; notice issued to Respondent Nos. 4 and 5 returnable on that date. Final adjudication deferred.