Union Of India & Anr vs A.K. Narula

The Supreme Court held that the procedure for promotion within the Central Reserve Police Force, as outlined in the O.M. dated 10.3.1989, mandates that the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) must assess candidates based on their Confidential Reports (CRs) over the preceding five years, ensuring a fair and non-discriminatory evaluation. The Court emphasized that the DPC should not solely rely on overall grading but must consider specific entries in the CRs for a comprehensive assessment. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the DPC's assessment must adhere to the established guidelines.