M.P.Singh Bargoti vs State Of Madhya Pradesh & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Madhya Pradesh Administrative Tribunal regarding the promotion of inspectors to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police, emphasizing the need for adherence to the Madhya Pradesh Police (Gazetted Officers) Recruitment Rules, 1987. The Court found that the Tribunal's order from 11.03.1998, which directed the inclusion of names in the combined gradation list, was binding and should be followed. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's directive for a fresh consideration of promotions based on the correct gradation list.