Rajasthan State Road Tranp. Corp. & Ors vs Babu Lal Jangir

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the compulsory retirement of the respondent under the Rajasthan State Road Transport Workers and Workshop Employees Standing Orders, 1965, specifically rule 18-D(1). The Court found that the appellant's reliance on the respondent's past misconduct was insufficient to justify compulsory retirement, as the Standing Orders provided for absolute discretion but required a fair assessment of conduct. The Court ruled that the respondent should be deemed in service and entitled to all consequential benefits, affirming the High Court's order.