DEVISINGH MEENA vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's claim for promotion to the Senior Administrative Grade, stating that the Minister of Railways' initial approval did not confer an absolute right to promotion, especially after the Minister later concurred with the exclusion of the appellant's name from the panel. The Court emphasized that the Departmental Promotion Committee's (DPC) recommendations are crucial, and the absence of a challenge to the Minister's subsequent order further weakened the appellant's case. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, reinforcing the principle that administrative decisions must adhere to established rules and regulations.