THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS. vs PRATAPSINGH DAYAL SINGH RAJPUT

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to reconsider the promotion of the respondent to the post of Additional District Judge, emphasizing that the exclusion from the final select list lacked transparency and justification. The Court noted that the respondent had been rated 'A' by the Judgment Scrutiny Committee and had no adverse remarks in his record. The Court held that the High Court's findings warranted a reevaluation of the respondent's promotion, despite his retirement during the appeal process.