Sohan Singh Sodhi vs Punjab State Electricity Board, ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the Punjab State Electricity Board's promotion policy discriminated against non-diploma holders, violating principles of equality under Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court reiterated that promotions must be based on merit and qualifications as specified in the relevant office orders. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' rulings that the promotions of certain diploma holders over non-diploma holders were unjustified and ordered the non-diploma holder to be deemed promoted accordingly.