Rama Rao & Ors vs M.G. Maheshwara Rao & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by altering qualifications for promotions in violation of the Cadre and Recruitment Rules, 1986. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that promotions based on unauthorized qualifications were invalid, specifically setting aside promotions of non-graduate stenographers while allowing those of graduate stenographers. The Court emphasized that adherence to prescribed qualifications is essential for maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process under Article 14 of the Constitution.