THE STATE OF BOMBAY vs SAUBHAGCHAND M. DOSHI

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 165-A of the Bombay Civil Services Rules, stating that it does not violate Article 311(2) of the Constitution of India. The Court clarified that an order made under this rule, which allows for the compulsory retirement of a government servant after 25 years of service or upon reaching 50 years of age, is not considered a dismissal or removal. Consequently, the Court ruled that the impugned order terminating the respondent's services was valid and intra vires, affirming the High Court's decision in Shyam Lal v. The State of Uttar Pradesh, (1955) 1 S.C.R. 26.