This discussion centres on a Supreme Court judgment from 2019 concerning the eligibility of distance education qualifications, specifically in Mechanical Engineering (Diploma/Degree), for government jobs and departmental promotions. While the judgment referenced an MHRD letter allowing both Diploma and Degree holders who met a 2013 cut-off date, some authorities are only applying it to Degree holders. The query seeks a way to clarify if the judgment equally applies to Diploma holders, given the MHRD letter's broader scope, or if there's an alternative approach to resolve this discrepancy for those facing denial of promotion despite years of service.