Bhagwandas Tiwari & Ors vs Dewas Shajapur Kshetriya Gramin Bank & ...

The Supreme Court upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision regarding the promotion policy of the Dewas Shajapur Kshetriya Gramin Bank, affirming that promotions must adhere to the criteria set forth in Clause 7 of the Regional Rural Banks (Appointment and Promotion of Officers and others Employees) Rules, 1988. The Court emphasized that the promotion process should be based on seniority-cum-merit as mandated by Section 29 of the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976. The judgment confirmed the legality of the promotion order and dismissed the appeal, reinforcing the importance of following established rules in promotion matters.