PYARE MOHAN LAL vs STATE OF JHARKHAND .

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the compulsory retirement order issued under Rule 74(b)(ii) of the Jharkhand Civil Services Code, finding it arbitrary and unreasonable due to the absence of adverse entries communicated to the petitioner and lack of material justifying the conclusion of loss of utility. The Court emphasized that compulsory retirement should not be used as a punitive measure without proper justification. The order was quashed, and the petitioner was reinstated with all consequential benefits.