In Brief
A judicial officer of the Bihar Higher Judicial Service challenged his compulsory retirement order. The High Court dismissed the retirement order, holding it was not sustainable. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's judgment. While acknowledging serious allegations of misconduct against the officer, the Court held that any removal or retirement must follow due process of law. An officer cannot simply be sent home with retiral benefits; however, any retirement order must comply with procedural requirements rather than bypass them entirely. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision while permitting the employer to initiate formal disciplinary action if warranted.
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