AMAR KANT CHOUDHARY vs STATE OF BIHAR & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the principle of natural justice mandates that an adverse report in a confidential roll cannot be used to deny promotional opportunities unless it is communicated to the individual, allowing them to explain or improve their conduct. The Court found that the Selection Committee's reliance on uncommunicated adverse entries, which were later expunged, rendered their decision invalid. Consequently, the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition was overturned, and the Selection Committee was directed to reconsider the appellant's promotion to the Indian Police Service Cadre.