STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH vs RAJ KUMAR

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision directing the State of Himachal Pradesh to consider promotions based on old rules, stating that appointments to public posts that became vacant after the amendment of the rules should be governed by the new rules. The court examined the constitutional position of services under the State and concluded that the principles established in Y.V. Rangaiah do not accurately reflect the current legal framework. Consequently, the appeals were allowed, affirming the application of the amended rules for promotions.