U O I vs ASHUTOSH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order quashing the viva voce test results for respondent No. 1, citing procedural irregularities and potential bias due to the involvement of a Selection Committee member with a personal connection to a subject of respondent No. 1's inquiry. The Court mandated a fresh viva voce test by a new Selection Committee, emphasizing the need for fairness in public employment processes under Article 14 of the Constitution. The appeal by the appellants was dismissed, maintaining the Tribunal's directive for promotion with consequential benefits if qualified in the new test.