Post-Graduation Diploma Not Equivalent To Post-Graduate Degree For Purpose Of Promotion: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that a postgraduate diploma is not equivalent to a postgraduate degree for promotions when rules specifically require a degree. The court stressed strict adherence to service rules and said equivalence cannot be assumed unless authorised by the rule-making body. The article outlines parties’ submissions, legal reasoning, and the ruling’s impact on service promotions and qualification standards in government employment.