GUNANIDHI MARTHA vs GOVT. OF ORISSA .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the selection process for Police Constables promoted to Lance Naik, governed by Police Order No. 266 of 1981. The Court held that the selection should consider individual performance in both indoor and outdoor tests, rather than solely aggregate marks, thus establishing that the selection process must adhere to the prescribed criteria. The Court upheld the Tribunal's directive to prepare a new list based on candidates who secured a minimum of 50% in each subject, ensuring fairness in the selection process.