Union Of India vs R. Shankarappa

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the High Court's decision to set aside the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal concerning the retirement and prosecution of a government employee. The Court analyzed whether the Tribunal and High Court correctly interpreted the applicable service and criminal laws in the context of the employee's prosecution and subsequent retirement. The Court upheld the Tribunal's order, emphasizing the importance of procedural correctness and statutory compliance in administrative and disciplinary matters. The judgment clarifies the scope of judicial review in administrative service disputes involving criminal proceedings.