DMAI vs

The Supreme Court examined the Central Health Services Rules, 1963 and its amendment in 1966, particularly focusing on Rule 8(3) regarding promotions to Supertime Grade II posts. The Court held that promotions must adhere to the prescribed rules and that administrative exigencies allow for transfers within equivalent grades. Additionally, it ruled that an employee's refusal of promotion does not preclude the employer from offering the position to the next junior employee, and adverse inferences can be drawn against parties who remain ex-parte.