New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- The Supreme Court on Monday declined to overturn a Delhi High Court verdict that supported a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order granting relief to IRS officer Sameer Wankhede.

The ruling directs the Union government to advance his promotion to the rank of Joint Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes, provided he meets the eligibility criteria.

The apex court dismissed a petition from the central government, which sought to challenge the High Court's decision issued on 28 August last year.

"We are not inclined to interfere with the impugned judgment and order in exercise of our jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. The Special Leave Petitions are, accordingly, dismissed. However,...