STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs C.P. SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that Respondent No.1 was wrongfully superannuated at 55 years under the Rajasthan Service Rules, 1951, and was entitled to continue in service until 58 years as per the Central Civil Service Regulations. The Court emphasized that Respondent No.1 had exercised his option under Rule 11 of the Rajasthan Services (Protection of Service Conditions) Rules, 1957, which allowed him to choose the applicable rules for leave and pension, thereby impacting his retirement age. The appeal by the State of Rajasthan was dismissed, affirming the entitlement to consequential benefits.