Non-Ministerial Posts in Special Police Battalion Fall Under State Cadre, Promotions Must Follow State-Wide Seniority: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying service law principles related to police promotions under Article 371D Constitution of India and the Presidential Order 1975. The Court held that certain police posts in Special Police Battalions are State cadre posts and cannot be governed by battalion-wise seniority. Background of the dispute The case was filed by S.P. Kasim Peera, an Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspector, who challenged provisions of the…
