Supreme Court of India · 2020-01-14
SHAMSHER SINGH SANDHU vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/36508
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SHAMSHER SINGH SANDHU
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the promotion of Shamsher Singh Sandhu to the rank of Inspector General of Police, which was denied based on medical fitness evaluations. The court examined the various medical assessments conducted over time and the procedural fairness in the promotion process. Ultimately, the court upheld the decision of the lower courts, affirming that the medical categorization was a valid basis for denying the promotion.