Indu Bhushan Dwivedi vs State Of Jharkhand & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the Jharkhand High Court's order imposing compulsory retirement on the appellant, a judicial officer, following allegations of misconduct. The Court held that the disciplinary proceedings were flawed due to the lack of a fair inquiry as mandated by Article 311(2) of the Constitution, which protects civil servants from dismissal without proper procedure. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and reinstated the appellant with all consequential benefits.