SHER SINGH & ORS. vs SURINDER KUMAR & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the Himachal Gramin Bank's promotion selection for Field Supervisors was vitiated due to the incorrect application of the promotion criterion of 'merit-cum-seniority' instead of 'seniority-cum-merit', as mandated. The Bank's failure to produce original records despite court directions further supported the High Court's conclusion. Consequently, the Court affirmed the High Court's ruling, maintaining that the selection process was flawed and unjust.