Case Note & Summary
This batch of cases came before the High Court of Judicature at Madras comprising a Division Bench of Justice R. Suresh Kumar and Justice N. Senthilkumar. The batch included multiple writ petitions and writ appeals. The proceedings arose from challenges by police personnel serving in Tamil Nadu against Rule 3(b)(ii)(b) of the Special Rules for Tamil Nadu Police Subordinate Service, which provided for preparation of promotion lists on a range-wise basis. Petitioners contended that such range-based lists violated their seniority rights accrued from the date of their enlistment and sought a declaration that the rule was unconstitutional. They also sought directions to prepare a state-wide seniority list for promotion to the posts of Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of Police (Armed Reserve). Several petitioners also challenged specific promotion lists and orders issued by the Additional Director General of Police. The batch included writ appeals filed by the State of Tamil Nadu against an earlier common judgment dated 06.01.2020 by a single judge, who had allowed similar writ petitions. The matters were heard together and judgment was reserved on 27.04.2026. The court pronounced its decision on 27.05.2026. However, the provided text excerpt does not contain the substantive reasoning, findings, or final orders of the court. Without the full judgment, the specific facts, arguments, and legal principles applied remain unknown. Consequently, a detailed summary cannot be provided beyond the procedural posture outlined here.
Issue of Consideration
Constitutional validity of Rule 3(b)(ii)(b) of the Special Rules for Tamil Nadu Police Subordinate Service and whether promotion lists should be prepared on range basis or state basis considering date of enlistment
