VINOD KUMAR vs STATE OF HARYANA .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of adverse remarks in the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of police personnel under the principles of natural justice. The Court held that once adverse remarks are expunged by the Director General of Police, they cannot be used against the employee in future evaluations or promotions. The judgment emphasized the importance of fair treatment in service matters, particularly under Article 14 of the Constitution, and upheld the expungement of remarks related to integrity that were deemed unsubstantiated.