STATE OF HARYANA versus INDER PRAKASH ANAND H.C.S. & OTHERS

STATE OF HARYANA versus INDER PRAKASH ANAND H.C.S. & OTHERS

The power to compulsorily retire members of the subordinate judiciary under rules such as Rule 5.32(c) of the Punjab Civil Service Rules is encompassed in the control vested in the High Court by Article 235 of the Constitution. The State Government/Governor cannot override the recommendation of the High Court in such matters, as such control is essential for judicial independence.

Parties
Appellant: State of Haryana; Respondent No. 1: Inder Prakash Anand H.C.S.; Respondents: Other Respondents
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 May 1976
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Punjab and Haryana High Court Judgment Dated 18 November 1971 in Civil Writ Petition No. 2604 of 1971
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Article 235 Control of High Courts Over Subordinate Judiciary, Compulsory Retirement, Judicial Independence
Constitutional Law Service Law Article 235 Control of High Courts Over Subordinate Judiciary Compulsory Retirement Judicial Independence

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Parties

State of Haryana

Appellant

Inder Prakash Anand H.C.S.

Respondent No. 1

Other Respondents

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Punjab and Haryana High Court Judgment Dated 18 November 1971 in Civil Writ Petition No. 2604 of 1971

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the power to compulsorily retire a judicial officer under Punjab Civil Service Rules vests in the High Court or the Governor/State Government
  2. 2 Scope and nature of control conferred upon High Courts by Article 235 of the Constitution

Ratio Decidendi

The power to compulsorily retire members of the subordinate judiciary under rules such as Rule 5.32(c) of the Punjab Civil Service Rules is encompassed in the control vested in the High Court by Article 235 of the Constitution. The State Government/Governor cannot override the recommendation of the High Court in such matters, as such control is essential for judicial independence.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Order of the State Government retiring the respondent from service was rightly quashed by the High Court, as the High Court did not make any recommendation to this effect.
  • State is directed to act in accordance with the High Court's recommendations in such cases.