NAND KISHORE vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the plea of constructive res judicata raised against the appellant, Nand Kishore, regarding his compulsory retirement under Rule 5.32 of the Punjab Civil Services Rules. The Court held that the appellant's previous writ petition challenging the retirement order did not question the validity of the rule itself, and thus, the principle of constructive res judicata was applicable. The Court ultimately dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision and the validity of the retirement order.