Supreme Court of India · 1964-03-16
RAM SHARAN vs THE DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE,AJMER RANGE AND OTH
- Citation / case number
- SC 1963/73
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAM SHARAN
- Respondent
- THE DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE,AJMER RANGE AND OTH
- Author
- GAJENDRAGADKAR, P.B. (),WANCHOO, K.N.,SHAHC.,AYYANGAR, N. RAJAGOPALA,SIKRI, S.M.
- Bench
- GAJENDRAGADKAR, P.B. (CJ),WANCHOO, K.N.,SHAH, J.C.,AYYANGAR, N. RAJAGOPALA,SIKRI, S.M.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the promotion system in Rajasthan for head-constables to Sub-Inspectors, ruling it does not violate Articles 14 and 16(1) of the Constitution. The Court found that the system, designed for administrative efficiency, cannot be deemed discriminatory merely due to potential hardships. It emphasized that any abuse of transfer power by the Inspector-General of Police should be addressed separately, rather than invalidating the entire promotion system.