No Violation Of Employee's Fundamental Right Of Promotion If Competent Authority Has Abolished Promotional Post: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that the abolition of a promotional post by a competent authority does not violate fundamental rights. The decision came in response to a petition challenging the abolition of a promotional post in the Punjab Police Department. The court held that the authority had the discretion to restructure posts based on administrative exigencies and that such decisions do not infringe on fundamental rights unless they are arbitrary or discriminatory. The judgment emphasized that courts should not interfere with administrative decisions unless there is a clear violation of statutory provisions or constitutional rights.