Promotion is a Fundamental Right: Jharkhand High Court Slams State for ‘Victimising’ Officials

The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that the right to be considered for promotion is a fundamental right under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution.

Justice Deepak Roshan directed the State to reconsider the promotion of nine additional collectors who were "victimised" by administrative delays and vacancy miscalculations.

Although the petitioners were later named in a CBI chargesheet regarding recruitment, the Court noted they were eligible for promotion in December 2023, months before the chargesheet was filed.

The Court held that denying promotion incentives causes professional stagnation and that the State’s inaction cannot deprive employees of their constitutional rights.

[Ravi Shankar v. State of Jharkhand]