Union Public Service Commission vs M.Sathiya Priya And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal directing the UPSC to consider the first respondent's service records from 1.4.2003 to 31.3.2008 for appointment to the IPS, emphasizing the need for fair assessment under the IPS (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955. The Court found that the Selection Committee's grading of the first respondent as 'Good' was arbitrary and not reflective of her actual performance, which warranted her inclusion in the select list. The Court ordered her appointment to be notionally effective from the date of notification, 5.5.2009, ensuring appropriate seniority placement among peers.