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Specific case references where promotion irregularities
04-Apr-2025 (In Civil Law)
Specific case references, order copy link and key points of the verdict where promotion irregularities were addressed and eligible employees were granted promotion
1. Union of India v. V.P. Sethi (2001) 10 SCC 486
Key Points:
The Supreme Court ruled that eligible employees cannot be denied promotion arbitrarily.
If there is administrative delay or malice, the court can direct retrospective promotion.
Legitimate Expectation: Employees meeting eligibility criteria have a legitimate expectation for promotion.
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2. R.K. Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh (Allahabad High Court, 2015)
Key Points:
The Court held that promotion cannot be denied due to technical reasons such as pending verification.
Immediate promotion was directed, along with payment of arrears from the due date of promotion.
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3. Brij Mohan Lal v. Union of India (2012) 6 SCC 502
Key Points:
Promotions should be based on objective and transparent standards.
Denial of promotion without due process violates Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution.
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