In Brief
An employee challenged his non-promotion, alleging that the employer failed to disclose his Annual Performance Appraisal Report entries, preventing him from submitting a response. The High Court dismissed his petition. The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of performance appraisal entries materially affecting promotion prospects violates natural justice. Although the employee was subsequently promoted, the Court set aside the High Court order and directed the employer to consider any representation the employee wished to submit regarding the grading, ensuring procedural fairness was restored.
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