Collector Of Thanjavur Distt. And Ors. vs S. Rajagopalan And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal erred in its decision regarding the promotion of Respondents 1 to 4 as Deputy Tahsildars, stating that the consideration of minor punishments, such as stoppage of increments, does not constitute double jeopardy. The Court referenced the precedent set in Union of India v. K.V. Jankiraman, clarifying that minor punishments can be considered in promotion decisions. The appeal by the Collector and Special Commissioner was allowed, overturning the Tribunal's direction.