THE UNION OF INDIA vs KRISHNA KUMAR

The Supreme Court held that the promotion of Havildars to the newly created post of Warrant Officer was not a valid promotion to the rank of Naib Subedar, as the rights accrued prior to the changes in the structure of Assam Rifles must be respected. The Court emphasized that the eligibility for promotion should be considered based on the rules in effect before the 2011 changes, thereby upholding the High Court's directive for reconsideration of promotions. The judgment reinforces the principle that changes in recruitment rules cannot adversely affect the accrued rights of employees.