Director General Council Of Scientific ... vs J.K Prashar

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reverse the promotions of respondents 2 and 3 to the post of Under Secretary, finding their promotions violated the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 1982. The Court emphasized that the eligibility criteria required formal appointment as Section Officer, which respondents 2 and 3 lacked, as they were only attached in that capacity without formal designation. The Court affirmed that respondent no. 1 was eligible for promotion based on his formal appointment as Section Officer.