P. Sivanandi vs Rajeev Kumar & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of an officer is an integral part of his service record and cannot be disregarded for promotion due to delays in its preparation. The Court held that Sivanandi's ACRs, including those written after delays, were valid and should be considered for his promotion to the Indian Police Service (IPS). The judgment of the Madras High Court was set aside, affirming Sivanandi's promotion with the year of allotment being 1991.