UNION OF INDIA vs T.UDHISTIRO

The Supreme Court held that the age relaxation for promotion to the cadre of Customs Inspector is limited to a maximum of 5 years beyond the age of 50, as per the Union of India's guidelines. The Court clarified that the respondent, having crossed the age of 55 years, was not entitled to further age relaxation despite his military service. The direction of the High Court to consider the respondent's case based on A.P. Loganathan's case was set aside, affirming the Union of India's refusal to grant age relaxation.