Union Of India vs K.H. Srinivasan & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision to appoint B. Kamalanabhan to the Indian Police Service (IPS) against a vacancy from 1998, emphasizing the need to consider the amendments made to the Indian Police Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955, particularly Regulation 5. The Court noted that the other candidates were found unfit, thus justifying Kamalanabhan's appointment with all consequential benefits. The ruling clarified the application of the amended regulations in the context of the selection process for IPS appointments.