#consent order

Gauhati High Court sets aside a trial court order dismissing an injunction application despite respondent's consent, ruling that consent orders under Order XXXIX CPC must accurately reflect the parties' agreement. The judgment restrains the transfer of 861,918 shares in a joint demat account, reinforcing that courts cannot alter agreed terms unless they violate statutory provisions.

Gauhati High Court rules that seniority in government service accrues from the date of actual joining, not from the publication of the select list or appointment during litigation. This holding reinforces the principle that procedural delays or disputes do not alter the substantive basis for seniority determination, impacting all government employees.