SHREEDHARAN KALLAT vs THE UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court criticized the Central Administrative Tribunal for disregarding binding judgments from the Kerala High Court regarding the appellant's promotion and seniority, which had been affirmed by the Supreme Court. The Court held that the Tribunal's assertion that these judgments lacked binding effect due to inconsistency with rules was improper and against judicial comity. The Court reaffirmed the appellant's rights based on the previous rulings, emphasizing the importance of adhering to established judicial precedents.