TEK CHAND vs BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD (B.B.M.S.)

The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's decision that annulled the promotions of the appellants to the post of Leading Fireman. The court found that the appellants were senior to the respondent and had been promoted based on the seniority-cum-merit principle as per the applicable regulations. The court emphasized that the respondent had not sought any relief against the appellants' promotion, thus reinstating their eligibility for the position.