Supreme Court rules compulsory retirement permissible, subject to abuse review
The Supreme Court held that forced retirement is not a punishment and may be examined only if the order is malicious, arbitrary or unreasonable.
Why it matters
It defines the legal limits on forced retirements, balancing administrative authority with protection against arbitrary dismissals.
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