R.S. GARG vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition challenging the promotion of the 3rd respondent to the post of Assistant Director of Factories. The Court found that the 3rd respondent's appointment was made without following the Uttar Pradesh Labour Department (Factories and Boilers Division) Officers Service (Second Amendment) Rules, 1992, which required selection through the Public Service Commission. The Court emphasized that adherence to the statutory rules is essential for ensuring fairness in promotions, particularly in government service, and thus affirmed the legality of the promotion granted to the 3rd respondent despite the procedural irregularities involved.