Milind K. Gaikwad vs Union Of India on 24 February, 2011
Admittedly, in this case, a number of juniors to the Applicants have been promoted but the case of the Applicants have not been considered and we have absolutely no hesitation in coming to the conclusion that there has been infringement of the fundamental rights of the Applicants in non-considering the case of the Applicants for promotions at par with their juniors. If that be so, the Original Application is well-founded and the action of the Respondents are discriminatory, arbitrary and offended the equality clause enshrined in Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India.
Contrary to the facts in Kubba's case the applicant was allowed to participate in the selection process and he actually did participate. But, unfortunately for the applicant, he was not found meritorious enough to be promoted. The selection process was held in accordance with the rules.