Supreme Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement of Five Chhattisgarh Employees
The Supreme Court upheld the Chhattisgarh government's decision to compulsorily retire five of 14 employees, clarifying that such orders are non-punitive and do not imply misconduct. The court stated that the decision is based on an assessment of an employee's utility and performance, supported by relevant service records. The ruling followed the Chhattisgarh High Court's April 12 order, affirming the government's 2017 circular on compulsory retirement. The court noted that the assessment must rely on objective material and that judicial review is limited to ensuring proper standards were followed. The five employees were identified for retirement due to unsatisfactory performance, while nine others met the required standards for retention.
Published 19 hours ago • 07 Nov 2026, 11:55 AM IST