Union Of India & Anr vs Hemraj Singh Chauhan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of promotion eligibility for members of the State Civil Service under Regulation 5(3) of the Indian Administrative Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955. The Court held that the failure to convene the Committee for promotion consideration in the preceding years, as required under the regulations, does not negate the eligibility of the respondents who had completed the requisite service. The judgment of the Delhi High Court was upheld, affirming the rights of the respondents to be considered for promotion despite the delays in the cadre review process.