SWAMI SARAN SAKSENA vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a writ petition challenging the compulsory retirement of a temporary judicial officer under Note I to Article 465-A of the Civil Service Regulations. The Court established that the State Government has the authority to retire a government servant upon reaching the age of 50, regardless of their eligibility for pension. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that the appellant, despite being a temporary employee, could be retired under Article 465, thus dismissing the appeal.