RAJINDER PAL SINGH LAMBA vs SURAJ BHAN .

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals regarding the promotion of Lower Division Clerks (LDCs) to Upper Division Clerks (UDCs) under Rule VI, Chapter 18-A of the High Court Rules framed under Section 35(3) of the Punjab Courts Act, 1918. The Court held that the appellants were entitled to be considered for promotion based on their seniority and educational qualifications, but the promotion would be prospective only, not retrospective. The judgment clarified the interpretation of the promotion rules and upheld the decision of the Delhi High Court regarding the timing of promotions.