NATIONAL AVIATION CO.OF INDIA LTD. vs S.M.K.KHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Indian Airlines Ltd. (IAL) to compulsorily retire the respondent under Rule 12 of the Indian Airlines Employees Service Regulations due to unsatisfactory service and unauthorized absences. The court emphasized that the management's decision was justified based on the respondent's repeated misconduct and poor performance record. The court dismissed the appeal against the Madras High Court's order, which had set aside the Tribunal's award, thereby affirming the legality of the retirement decision.