P. Sakthi v. the Government of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
The appellant, a Police Constable, was denied consideration for promotion due to a punishment that was later set aside by the Government and resulted in his acquittal in a related criminal case. The Court held that he must be considered for promotion despite age limits and directed his promotion with back dates.
What did the court decide?
Direction to allow the appellant consideration for promotion from 2019 alongside others, with consequential benefits.