The Supreme Court of India, comprising a Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih, held that functional promotions earned within the Railway Guard cadre—even if they carry the same Grade Pay—must be counted for the purpose of financial upgradations under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). Allowing the appeals filed by
Promotions Within Same Grade Pay Count Under MACPS; Railway Guards Not Entitled To Upgradation Beyond Cadre Ceiling: Supreme Court
