J. D. SHRIVASTAVA vs STATE OF M.P. & OTHERS

The Supreme Court ruled that reliance on entries from 20 years prior is insufficient for compulsory retirement under Fundamental Rule 56(3)(a), especially when the officer had been promoted after those entries. The Court emphasized that the assessment should focus on the last ten years of service, where the appellant's performance was satisfactory. Consequently, the Court quashed the High Court's recommendation for compulsory retirement and the order based on outdated performance records, affirming the appellant's eligibility for promotion.