SOHAN SINGH SODHI vs PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD,PATIALA

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 qualifications and seniority without arbitrary discrimination. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the promotion of the appellant to Line Superintendent from the date of promotion of his junior diploma-holding counterparts.