R.S. Garg vs State Of U.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the promotion of the 3rd respondent to the post of Deputy Director of Factories was invalid as it contravened the Uttar Pradesh Labour Department (Factories and Boilers Division) Officers Service (Second Amendment) Rules, 1992, which mandated selection through the Public Service Commission. The Court emphasized that the appointment of the appellant was in accordance with the rules, while the 3rd respondent's appointment lacked the requisite selection process. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and upheld the appellant's claim for promotion based on merit and adherence to the established rules.