Union Of India & Ors vs Avtar Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the grievances of a Brigadier in the Indian Army regarding adverse entries in his Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) and his denied promotion to Major General. The Court held that the adverse comments in the ACRs were not subjective or biased, and the Chief of the Army Staff's limited relief was appropriate. The Court emphasized that while the officer was eligible for promotion, the lack of vacancies led to his retirement as a Brigadier, affirming the High Court's decision to expunge certain entries but maintaining the integrity of the ACR process under the Army regulations.