RANJANA AGRAWAL vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that the assessment of Dr. Ranjana Agrawal by the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board was arbitrary, violating principles of fairness and merit-based promotion as outlined in the Agricultural Research Service Rules. The Court directed the Union of India to promote the appellant to S-3 Scientist effective from 1.1.1985, emphasizing the importance of proper assessment and adherence to procedural fairness in administrative decisions. The ruling reinforces the necessity for transparent evaluation processes in government employment.