RAMESHWAR PRASAD vs STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS.

The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition under Article 32 challenging the supersession of Rameshwar Prasad for promotion as Additional District Judge. The Court held that the High Court had fully considered the petitioner's case and found him unfit for promotion, thus upholding the decision as compliant with Article 16 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that there was no violation of Article 14 as the petitioner was not similarly situated to those promoted, and the High Court's assessment of suitability was deemed final.