DR.PURSHOTAM KUMAR KAUNDAL vs STATE OF H.P

The Supreme Court ruled that Dr. D.D. Gupta was eligible for promotion to the post of Assistant Professor under the Himachal Pradesh Medical Education Service Rules, 1999, despite not possessing an M.D. degree recognized by the Medical Council of India. The Court emphasized that the eligibility criteria for promotion should be interpreted in a manner that does not exclude qualified candidates unjustly. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, thereby allowing Dr. Gupta's promotion based on his qualifications and experience.