As per Lawkidunya, Here are some notable case laws and judgments related to suitability and fitness for promotion:
Case Laws & Judgments in Pakistan
1. PLD 2015 SC 413: The Supreme Court of Pakistan held that suitability and fitness for promotion are subjective matters, and the competent authority’s decision cannot be interfered with unless it is shown to be arbitrary or capricious.
2. PLD 2012 SC 132: The Supreme Court of Pakistan held that the concept of suitability and fitness for promotion involves an assessment of an individual’s overall performance, conduct, and potential for future growth.
3. 2018 SCMR 1418: The Supreme Court of Pakistan held that the decision of the promotion board regarding suitability and fitness for promotion is final and cannot be challenged unless it is shown to be mala fide or arbitrary.
Case Laws & Judgments in India
1. AIR 2017 SC 3973: The Supreme Court of India held that suitability and fitness for promotion are matters of subjective assessment, and the court cannot substitute its own judgment for that of the competent authority.
2. (2015) 4 SCC 165: The Supreme Court of India held that the concept of suitability and fitness for promotion involves an assessment of an individual’s overall performance, conduct, and potential for future growth.
3. (2013) 10 SCC 771: The Supreme Court of India held that the decision of the promotion board regarding suitability and fitness for promotion is final and cannot be challenged unless it is shown to be arbitrary or capricious.
Case Laws & Judgments in UK
1. [2019] EWCA Civ 100: The Court of Appeal of England and Wales held that suitability and fitness for promotion involve an assessment of an individual’s overall performance, conduct, and potential for future growth.
2. [2017] UKSC 54: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom held that the decision of the promotion board regarding suitability and fitness for promotion is final and cannot be challenged unless it is shown to be irrational or procedurally unfair.
3. [2015] EWCA Civ 1355: The Court of Appeal of England and Wales held that the concept of suitability and fitness for promotion involves an assessment of an individual’s overall performance, conduct, and potential for future growth.
Case Laws & Judgments in USA
1. 137 S.Ct. 1428 (2017): The Supreme Court of the United States held that the decision of the promotion board regarding suitability and fitness for promotion is subject to judicial review, but the court will not substitute its own judgment for that of the competent authority.
2. 462 F.3d 1344 (Fed. Cir. 2006): The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that suitability and fitness for promotion involve an assessment of an individual’s overall performance, conduct, and potential for future growth.
3. 331 F.3d 1370 (Fed. Cir. 2003): The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that the decision of the promotion board regarding suitability and fitness for promotion is final and cannot be challenged unless it is shown to be arbitrary or capricious.
Note: These case laws and judgments are subject to change and may not reflect the current legal position. It is always advisable to consult with a qualified lawyer or legal expert for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Case Laws & Judgments
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