ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. versus T.S. SASTRY

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. versus T.S. SASTRY

Vacancies arising during the validity of a promotion panel, including those from new posts or other sources, can be filled from candidates on the waiting/waiting list as provided by the Promotion Policy. The Insurance Company acted malafide in depriving the respondent of legitimate promotion claims.

Parties
Appellant: Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.; Respondent: T.S. Sastry
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
30 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From Andhra Pradesh High Court, Following Dismissal of Review Petition
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Promotion Policy, Waiting List for Promotion, Seniority Determination, Malafide Action in Promotions
Service Law Promotion Policy Waiting List for Promotion Seniority Determination Malafide Action in Promotions

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Parties

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.

Appellant

T.S. Sastry

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From Andhra Pradesh High Court, Following Dismissal of Review Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether vacancies arising during currency of a promotion panel can be filled from the waiting list
  2. 2 Whether eligibility for promotion on new posts is governed by panel validity and promotion policy
  3. 3 Whether the appellant acted malafide in denying promotion

Ratio Decidendi

Vacancies arising during the validity of a promotion panel, including those from new posts or other sources, can be filled from candidates on the waiting/waiting list as provided by the Promotion Policy. The Insurance Company acted malafide in depriving the respondent of legitimate promotion claims.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • No costs awarded