STATE OF M.P. vs HARIDATT SHARMA

The Supreme Court held that the respondent, initially appointed as Superintendent in a Deaf Mute and Blind School, is entitled to continue in service until the age of 60 based on the Explanation to the retirement rules, which was partially struck down as ultra vires. The Court clarified that the respondent's prior teaching experience qualifies him for the extended retirement age despite his later non-teaching role. The Court upheld the Tribunal's decision allowing the respondent to remain in service until 60 years of age, reversing the appellant's order for retirement at 58.