U.P.Power Corpn. Ltd vs Ayodhya Prasad Mishra & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited violated the statutory regulations under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, specifically Section 79, by not promoting the writ petitioner, who was placed in Category-I by the Departmental Promotion Committee. The Court emphasized that promotions must adhere to merit-based criteria as outlined in the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board Service of Engineers Regulations, 1970. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's order to promote the petitioner to the post of Superintending Engineer.