UNION OF INDIA vs P.S. DHILLON

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision to quash the order of compulsory retirement of the respondent under Fundamental Rule 56(j), stating that the procedure followed was not in accordance with the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the respondent was not given a fair opportunity to defend himself against the adverse remarks in his Annual Confidential Report (ACR) and that the decision was based on complaints without proper inquiry. The Court held that the order of compulsory retirement was invalid and restored the respondent's position.