STATE OF M.P. vs RAMANAND PANDEY

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, affirming the Single Judge's ruling that the reversion of Ramanand Pandey from the post of Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) was illegal. The Court emphasized that the promotion granted to Pandey was valid and should not have been revoked without due process, as outlined in the relevant departmental guidelines. Consequently, the Court directed the State to restore Pandey's promotion with all consequential benefits, reinforcing principles of fair administrative action under Service Law.