At 85, former UP cop who refused to give up on promotion finally gets his due

For 25 years, Ram Autar Singh Yadav, an 85-year-old former police sub-inspector, persevered in his pursuit of a promotion that had been denied to him. Yadav, who retired from service as a Station Officer in 1999, fought for his claim through the police, State Public Services Tribunal, and eventually the Allahabad High Court, traveling over 450 kilometers from his hometown in Etawah to appear in court in person.

The High Court has now granted Yadav the promotion to the rank of Inspector, directing the Uttar Pradesh government and Director General of Police to provide him the benefits of the rank from 1980. The court found that the petitioner had been treated unfairly and directed the release of his promotional salary and benefits from March 16, 1980, until his retirement.

The court also ordered corresponding retirement benefits within four weeks. Yadav's dedication to his case was evident, as he traveled extensively to appear in court despite his advanced age.