STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS. vs MANOHAR LAL

The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the compulsory retirement of a Sub-Inspector under Rule 12.1 of the Punjab Civil Services (Premature Retirement) Rules, 1975, affirming that the Senior Superintendent of Police had the authority to issue such an order. The Court dismissed the State's appeal regarding the payment of balance emoluments for the suspension period, confirming the lower court's decree that the respondent was entitled to arrears of pay amounting to Rs. 3,446. The judgment clarified that the retirement order was made in public interest and adhered to the relevant rules.