K.M.MISHRA vs CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed a dispute regarding the promotion of Respondent No.5 to the post of Chief Manager in the Central Bank of India, which the Appellant challenged on grounds of merit and educational qualifications. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that the promotion was based on a merit-cum-seniority principle as per the Bank's Promotion Policy, specifically clause 3.3, and that Respondent No.5 met the necessary educational qualifications. The Court concluded that the Appellant's challenge lacked merit, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.