New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Former Indian cricketer Joginder Sharma and former international wrestler Geetika Jakhar, both serving as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) in Haryana under the Outstanding Sportsperson category, have approached the Supreme Court of India challenging a judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court that denied them seniority from the date of their initial appointment.

The High Court upheld the State of Haryana's position that the two officers could not be granted seniority from the date of their appointment, as their confirmations were delayed by nearly 15 years due to non-completion of mandatory police training.

The delay, however, occurred during the period when both officers were representing the State and ...