Supreme Court of India

Balbir Singh Bedi v. State of Punjab and Ors.

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Bench Dr. B.S. Chauhan and V. Gopala Gowda JJ.
Decided 11 February 2013

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Service Law - Promotion - On the basis of seniority-cum­ merit - Case of the appellant was considered a/ongwith other eligible candidates for the post of Battalion Commander but a person junior to him (respondent no.5), was promoted to the said post after considering his past five years' ACR and other records - Writ petition filed by appellant - Dismissed by High Court - On appeal, held: Where a promotion is to be given o on the principle of "seniority-cum-merit", such promotion will not automatically be granted on the basis of seniority alone - person lower in the seniority list, can be…

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