INDU BHUSHAN DWIVEDI vs STATE OF JHARKHAND

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Jharkhand High Court's order which modified the dismissal of the appellant, a judicial officer, to compulsory retirement. The Court emphasized that the disciplinary proceedings must adhere to the principles of natural justice and that the charges against the appellant, including misconduct and dereliction of duty, were substantiated. Ultimately, the Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the punishment of compulsory retirement under the relevant service rules.