CHANDRA SINGH vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the retirement of three officers of the Rajasthan Higher Judicial Service, effective from 31.03.1999, based on the findings of a Committee that deemed them unfit for extension of service under the Rajasthan Service Rules, 1951. The Court affirmed the High Court's dismissal of their writ petitions, emphasizing the Committee's thorough examination of their service records and conduct, including pending disciplinary proceedings against one officer. The Court concluded that the appellants did not meet the necessary criteria for extension up to the age of 60 years as per the All India Judges’ Association case (1993) 4 SCC 288.