BRIG. NALIN KUMAR BHATIA vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the non-empanelment of Brig. Nalin Kumar Bhatia for promotion to Major General, questioning whether this decision was in accordance with the established promotion policy. The court considered the appellant's claims regarding the comparison of service profiles and the impact of uncommunicated adverse remarks on his promotion. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the appellant, directing a review of the non-empanelment decision in light of the applicable policies.