SATYA NARAIN SHUKLA vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the empanelment of Satya Narain Shukla as Additional Secretary to the Government of India, emphasizing the need for adherence to the All India Service (Confidential Rolls) Rules, 1970. The Court held that the failure to consider the appellant's representations constituted a violation of principles of natural justice, thereby necessitating a reconsideration of his case for empanelment. The judgment of the Allahabad High Court was partially upheld, leading to a directive for the authorities to review the appellant's case in accordance with the established rules.