Supreme Court of India

Union of India v Mohan Lal Capoor

decided 1973-09-26 (reporter citation not confirmed)19731 min read
The case in brief30-second read
Facts
State Civil Service officers were superseded by juniors in selection to the IAS. The Selection Committee recorded only that their records did not justify selection.
Issue
Whether the Committee had to record reasons for superseding senior officers under Regulation 5(5).
Held
The Committee had to record real, specific reasons for supersession showing the comparison with those preferred; a bare formula was not enough. Reasons are the link between the material and the conclusion.
Principle
Where the rules require reasons, they must be real and show a rational link to the decision.
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Facts

  • State Civil Service officers were superseded by juniors in selection to the IAS. The Selection Committee recorded only that their records did not justify selection.

Issue

  1. Whether the Committee had to record reasons for superseding senior officers under Regulation 5(5).

Held

  • The Committee had to record real, specific reasons for supersession showing the comparison with those preferred; a bare formula was not enough. Reasons are the link between the material and the conclusion.

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Citation

Union of India v Mohan Lal Capoor decided 1973-09-26 (reporter citation not confirmed)

Reported: https://api.sci.gov.in/jonew/judis/6447.pdf ; https://indiankanoon.org/doc/189177549/. This is an educational summary, not the judgment itself. Cite the reported version in professional or academic work.