This document contains the original judgment from the High Court of Judicature at Madras concerning the seniority of Civil Judges (Junior Division). It addresses the crucial issue of whether roster positions or marks obtained in recruitment examinations should determine inter se seniority. The judgment clarifies that seniority is to be based on marks obtained, not roster positions, for recruitments from 2009 onwards. This is essential reading for judicial officers, legal professionals, and anyone involved in the appointment and promotion processes within the district judiciary.