DHIRENDER SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal regarding the promotion of the appellant in the sports quota, emphasizing that the Superintendent of Police's promotion was ad hoc and lacked the necessary approval from the DIG, as required by Rule 13.8 (2) of the Punjab Police Rules. The Court distinguished this case from Rishal Singh v. State of Haryana, where a valid promotion was granted by a competent authority. The Court held that the appellant had no right to seniority and could be reverted without notice, thus affirming the High Court's decision.