Pankaj Kr. Mishra vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of promotions in the cadre of Upper Division Clerk (UDC) within the Central Secretariat Service, specifically regarding 2151 posts arising from cadre restructuring in 2003. The Court held that promotions must adhere to the established rules and that any promotions granted contrary to these rules should be examined and rectified. The appellants were granted liberty to identify instances of improper promotions, and the Competent Authority was directed to take remedial action within four months, while the appeal was disposed of without interfering with the High Court's judgment.