BHAGWANDAS TIWARI vs DEWAS SHAJAPUR KSHETRIYA GRAMIN BANK&ORS

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 other Employees) Rules, 1988. The Court emphasized that promotions should be based on seniority-cum-merit as mandated by Section 29 of the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976. The Court found no irregularity in the promotion process followed by the Bank, thus dismissing the appeal.