Supreme Court of India

Union of India v. Smt. Sadhana Khanna

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Reported as [2007] 13 S.C.R. 742
Bench Markandeykatju J.
Decided 14 December 2007

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Service Law-Promotion-Select List for promotion-Non c inclusion of senior candidates' name though qualified whereas names ofiunior candidates included-Challenge to-Held: Senior candidate was issued appointment letter after the eligibility date for promotion whereas junior candidates tt·ere issued prior to eligibility date-Hence, Department was at fault-Senior candidates ' name to be considered for promotion. Aggrieved respondent filed application challenging the Select List for promotion to the post of Section Officer for year 1991, since ; her name was not included in the Select List though

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