In Brief
The appellant, a retired government servant, challenged his seniority through a writ petition filed in 1993 but heard only in 2016. The High Court dismissed the petition solely on the ground that the appellant had retired and therefore the dispute was moot. The Supreme Court set aside this dismissal, holding that a writ petition pending at the time of retirement remains valid and must be decided on merits. The Court remitted the matter to the High Court for hearing on merits and requested expedited disposal within six months, considering the appellant's senior citizen status.
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