NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY vs OM PRAKASH RAHI

The Supreme Court dismissed a batch of civil appeals challenging the Himachal Pradesh High Court's decision that upheld the Director of the National Institute of Technology's order regarding the promotion of teachers to higher pay bands without a formal selection process. The court directed the appellants to consider the claims for promotion to the post of Professor and to grant all consequential benefits if suitable. This judgment reinforces the importance of adhering to proper selection procedures in academic promotions.