H.M.Singh vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court ruled that the appellant, a Major General in the Indian Army, was wrongfully denied promotion to Lieutenant General despite being the senior most eligible candidate. The Court held that the requirement of two years' service in the rank of Major General was not applicable in this case, as the appellant had fulfilled all other criteria for promotion. Consequently, the Court directed the authorities to consider the appellant's promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General, emphasizing the need for fair consideration in military promotions under the principles of natural justice.