The Supreme Court clarified that compulsory retirement is not a punishment for diminished performance, but rather a necessary step to uphold the standards of efficiency and discipline required. The court dismissed a plea from a CISF officer who disputed his removal after his performance had notably dropped from ‘Good’ to ‘Average’. It emphasized the importance of consistent high performance among personnel in disciplined forces.
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Weeding out dead wood aim of compulsory retirement, says Supreme Court
- by The News Vista
- August 6, 2026
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