JAGDISH PRASAD vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN .

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's decision regarding the promotion process for the post of District Transport Officer (DTO), emphasizing that promotions must be based on year-wise determination of vacancies as per relevant rules, rather than clubbing vacancies over a decade. The Court found that the State Government's actions violated legal provisions, and directed a fresh exercise for promotions within four months, ensuring that already promoted individuals would not be demoted during this process. The Court clarified that any necessary adjustments in salary or pension for retirees would not involve recovery of amounts already paid.