STATE OF PUNJAB vs BALDEV SINGH KHOSLA

The Supreme Court held that under Rule 10 of the Punjab State Cooperative Service (Class II) Rules, 1958, the government has the discretion to confirm a promotee after the probation period, provided the conduct is satisfactory. The Court found that the High Court erred in deeming the respondent confirmed merely due to the lapse of three years without reversion. The appeal was allowed, and the reversion order was upheld, emphasizing the need for satisfactory performance for confirmation.