Rajinder Goel vs High Court Of Punjab And Haryana

The Supreme Court examined a writ petition filed by Rajinder Goel challenging the recommendation for his compulsory retirement by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. The court found that the recommendation lacked adequate justification and procedural fairness, leading to the quashing of both the recommendation and the subsequent order by the Governor. The judgment emphasized the need for transparency and adherence to due process in matters of judicial service.