PRATAP SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of a judicial officer who was reverted to a lower position after not being promoted to the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service. The Court examined the application of Rule 22(3) of the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1975, and the implications of the officer's annual confidential report (ACR) which contained mixed evaluations of his performance. The Court held that the promotion process must adhere to established rules and that the officer's allegations against the District Judge did not warrant his reversion, thereby allowing the appeal and reinstating the officer's position.