Raminder Singh vs State Of Punjab & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition challenging the cancellation of his promotion from Research Assistant Grade B to Silt Observer. The Court interpreted Rule 10 of the Punjab Public Works Department (Irrigation Branch), Research Assistants’ State Service Class III Rules, 1956, emphasizing that promotions are not a matter of right but are subject to selection criteria. The Court concluded that the appellant's reversion was justified as the rules were not amended following the merger of Research Assistant Grade C into Grade B, thus affirming the authority of the State in personnel decisions.