State Of Bihar & Ors vs Kameshwar Prasad Singh & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority and promotion of police officers under the Bihar Police Manual Rules, specifically Rule 616(c) and Rule 649. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant Brij Bihari Prasad Singh seniority from 27.7.1971, establishing that promotions must be based on the correct interpretation of rules and prior orders. The Court dismissed the State's Special Leave Petition due to a significant delay in filing, emphasizing the importance of timely legal recourse.