MCD Must Grant Notional Promotions to Stenographers

Supreme Court allowed appeal of senior stenographers against MCD, setting aside High Court and CAT orders.
Court directed MCD to grant notional promotion to AO/AA&C post with pension benefits, but no salary arrears.
The relief is limited to seniority, retiral dues and pension fixation, based on earlier UPSC‑approved one‑time relaxation.
The decision emphasizes equality under Articles 14 and 16, rejecting vacancy‑based denial for non‑graduate employees.