Halchai Kherowar and Anr, v. State of Assam and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
This writ petition challenged the non-consideration for promotion of two Grade-IV employees in Assam. The Court held Petitioner No. 1's promotion moot as already granted. For Petitioner No. 2, the Court treated consideration for promotion as a valuable civil right and directed the respondents to consider his case within six months.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondents to consider the petition of Petitioner No. 2 for promotion to the next higher grade along with other similarly situated persons within a period of 6 months.