STATE OF U.P. vs MAHESH NARAIN ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court, affirming the State Public Services Tribunal's order to consider the respondents for promotion to the post of Assistant Director in the Forensic Science Department. The Court clarified that the U.P. Forensic Science Laboratories Technical Officers’ Service (First Amendment) Rules 1990 are enforceable from the date of their publication in the U.P. Government Gazette, thus validating the eligibility of the respondents for promotion based on their experience. The appeals by the State of U.P. were dismissed, reinforcing the Tribunal's directive for promotion consideration and consequential benefits.