UNION OF INDIA vs A. DURAIRAJ (DEAD)

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of promotion denial based on colour blindness under the framework of service law, emphasizing the need for fair consideration in promotions as per the principles of equality and non-discrimination under Article 16 of the Constitution. The Court held that the respondent's earlier denial of ad hoc promotion as Assistant Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (ASTE) due to colour blindness was unjust, particularly as subsequent medical examinations showed he was fit for the role. The Court directed the authorities to reconsider the respondent's promotion claims retrospectively from 1976, thereby reinforcing the importance of equitable treatment in public service promotions.