Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude·Landmark Cases

Achievement Orientation — Landmark Cases

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Cases

State of Punjab v. Ram Lubhaya Bagga

1998

This Supreme Court judgment established the principle that civil servants must demonstrate achievement orientation through measurable performance outcomes rather than mere…

Union of India v. Tulsiram Patel

1985

This landmark judgment on civil service conduct established that achievement orientation and performance excellence are fundamental expectations of public service, while also…