H.C. OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA THR. R.G. vs SHYAM DEO SINGH .

The Supreme Court held that the entitlement to extension of service for a judicial officer beyond the age of 58 must be determined based on the individual's service record, not by comparing it with others. The Court found that the High Court's reliance on uncommunicated adverse remarks in the respondent's ACR was unjustified, as these remarks were unsubstantiated and contradicted by subsequent promotions. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order, affirming the decision to retire the respondent at the age of 58 under Article 226 of the Constitution.