Commissioner Of Police And Ors vs Hira Lal

ik-28027776 Delhi High Court 20 February 2026 • 15 min read

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Counsel (4)

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Case Significance

Commissioner Of Police And Ors vs Hira Lal is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 20, 2026 (citation: ik-28027776). The Commissioner of Police challenged a CAT order directing re-determination of the respondent's ACP/MACP entitlements by counting his prior service in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Doordarshan) from 1989 to 1991 before he resigned and joined Delhi Police. The Court found no infirmity in the Tribunal's order, noting that similarly situated employees had received the benefit of past service for financial upgradation, and directed the petitioner to pass consequential orders within The bench comprised Justices Amit Mahajan and Anil Kshetarpal. The judgment was delivered by Justice Amit Mahajan. Counsel appearing: Gurpreet Singh (counsel for respondent), Padma Kumar S (counsel for respondent), Pratima N. Lakra (counsel for petitioner), Shailendra Kumar Mishra (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

The Commissioner of Police challenged a CAT order directing re-determination of the respondent's ACP/MACP entitlements by counting his prior service in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Doordarshan) from 1989 to 1991 before he resigned and joined Delhi Police. The Court found no infirmity in the Tribunal's order, noting that similarly situated employees had received the benefit of past service for financial upgradation, and directed the petitioner to pass consequential orders within 3 months with interest at GPF rates.

What was the outcome of Commissioner Of Police And Ors vs Hira Lal?

The Commissioner of Police challenged a CAT order directing re-determination of the respondent's ACP/MACP entitlements by counting his prior service in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Door...

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