Rajendra Singh Verma (D) Thr.Lrs vs Lt.Governor Of Nct Of Delhi & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the validity of compulsory retirement orders under Rule 56(j) of the Fundamental Rules and Rule 33 of the Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970. The Court held that the decision to retire judicial officers must be based on a thorough assessment of their performance and service records, emphasizing the need for transparency in the evaluation process. The Court found that the appellants' compulsory retirements were not justified due to procedural lapses and lack of proper communication regarding their ACRs, leading to the quashing of the retirement orders.