Abhijit Ghosh Dastidar vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court held that non-communication of adverse entries in the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of a public servant violates Article 14 of the Constitution, as it can adversely affect promotion opportunities. The Court found that the appellant's promotion was unjustly hindered by uncommunicated 'good' entries, despite a prior 'very good' rating. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the appellant was deemed eligible for promotion to the Higher Administrative Grade of Indian Postal Service Group-A.