New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- In a strong indictment of bureaucratic conduct, the Supreme Court on Friday held that a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer was meted out grave injustice, high-handedness and "institutional vendetta" by repeatedly blocking his appointment to a key judicial post despite multiple court orders in his favour.
The apex court also imposed costs of Rs 5 lakh on the central government and other respondents, describing their conduct as bordering on the "vindictive" and marked by "rank procrastination" aimed at frustrating the petitioner's legitimate claim.
The judgement also said the department of personnel and training "shall ensure that a fresh meeting of the selection committee is convened within a period of four w...