RAMA RAO vs M.G. MAHESHWARA RAO .

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 the promotions of non-graduate stenographers were invalid due to unauthorized changes in qualifications, while allowing promotions of graduate stenographers to stand. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to established rules for promotions, thereby upholding the integrity of the recruitment process.