Prem Nath Bali vs Reg.,High Court Of Delhi & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition challenging his compulsory retirement under the CCS Rules, specifically Rule 14 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. The Court emphasized that the disciplinary proceedings were conducted in accordance with the prescribed rules and that the prolonged suspension did not entitle the appellant to be treated as being on duty during that period. The Court affirmed the authority's decision regarding the imposition of a major penalty, concluding that the appellant's actions warranted such disciplinary action.