Mere Grant Of Prosecution Sanction Against Central Govt Employee Not Reason To Put DPC Recommendations In Sealed Cover : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India ruled that the mere grant of prosecution sanction against a central government employee is not a sufficient reason to place the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) recommendations in a sealed cover. The court held that placing DPC recommendations in a sealed cover should be an exception rather than the norm and should only be done in cases where there are compelling reasons. The ruling emphasized that the grant of prosecution sanction does not automatically imply guilt and that employees should not be denied promotions based on mere allegations. This decision underscores the importance of fairness and due process in the promotion of government employees and highlights the need to balance accountability with the rights of employees.