JUDGMENT

A.K. SIKRI, J.

In these appeals, challenge is laid by the appellant to the judgment dated 05.05.2014 of the High Court vide which writ petition of the respondent/State of Punjab is allowed and order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has been set aside. The appellant herein had filed Original Application under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 before the Chandigarh Bench of the CAT for certain reliefs. The result of the Departmental Promotional Committee (DPC), after considering the case of the appellant for promotion, has been kept in a sealed cover by the DPC. Main relief sought for by the appellant was for opening of the sealed cover and giving effect thereto, with other consequential reliefs. The Tribunal had allowed the OA of the appellant thereby granting the said prayer. The High Court has, vide impugned judgment, reversed the order of the CAT.

2. It may be stated at this stage that the appellant is facing criminal prosecution under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (for short 'PC Act'). The issue, therefore, resolves around these criminal proceedings, namely, whether that could form the basis of keeping the result of