P. Sakthi vs The Government Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court examined whether a police constable's denial of promotion due to a past punishment was justified under the recruitment rules. The court emphasized the importance of a clean service record for promotion eligibility and scrutinized the validity of disqualifications based on past punishments. It held that disqualifications must be consistent with the rules and not arbitrary. The court ultimately directed reconsideration of the appellant's promotion eligibility, emphasizing fairness and rule adherence.