GURPREET SINGH BHULLAR vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court held that the Punjab & Haryana High Court erred in interpreting Regulation 5(5) of the Indian Police Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955, regarding the pending status of a criminal case against Sukhmohinder Singh under Sections 120B, 342, and 365 IPC. The Court clarified that a chargesheet filed in court signifies that proceedings are pending, thus affecting eligibility for promotion. The Court set aside the High Court's order and upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision to provisionally promote Singh, subject to the outcome of the criminal case.