Supreme Court of India · 1997-03-03
SWATANTAR SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1997/1731
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SWATANTAR SINGH
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- G.T. NANAVATI K. RAMASWAMY
- Bench
- G.T. NANAVATI K. RAMASWAMY
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a writ petition challenging adverse entries in a police officer's confidential report, stating that such entries serve to provide an opportunity for self-improvement and discipline. The Court emphasized that the assessment of a government servant's conduct must reflect their integrity and efficiency, and that vague remarks do not invalidate the assessment. The rejection of the petitioner's representations was deemed justified as it aligned with the legal principle that adverse remarks must be considered for the officer's improvement and accountability under Article 226.