Captain Pramod Kumar Bajaj vs Union Of India
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Case Significance
Captain Pramod Kumar Bajaj vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 30, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-101). A former armed forces officer turned IRS Commissioner challenged his non-selection for the post of Member (Accountant), ITAT, alleging departmental vendetta and bias in the Selection Committee proceedings. The Supreme Court set aside the SCSC proceedings, directed a fresh meeting excluding the biased officer within four weeks, and imposed costs of Rs. 5 lakhs on the respondents for their procrastination. The bench comprised Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sandeep Mehta.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 21 case citations.
Summary
A former armed forces officer turned IRS Commissioner challenged his non-selection for the post of Member (Accountant), ITAT, alleging departmental vendetta and bias in the Selection Committee proceedings. The Supreme Court set aside the SCSC proceedings, directed a fresh meeting excluding the biased officer within four weeks, and imposed costs of Rs. 5 lakhs on the respondents for their procrastination.
What was the outcome of Captain Pramod Kumar Bajaj vs Union Of India?
A former armed forces officer turned IRS Commissioner challenged his non-selection for the post of Member (Accountant), ITAT, alleging departmental vendetta and bias in the Selection Committee proceed...
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Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official India Courts portal.
Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-101)