Civil Appeal (Service Law) · Supreme Court of India
S.S. Das v. Union of India
| Case number | Civil Appeal No. 3215 of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Citation | Civil Appeal No. 3215 of 2026 |
| Date of judgment | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Petitioner / Appellant | S.S. Das |
| Respondent | Union of India |
Holding
Compulsory retirement under FR 56(j) of a senior Indian Trade Service officer set aside as arbitrary and vitiated by malice in law; officer had been promoted to Joint Secretary weeks before retirement. Court awarded costs, reputational compensation and consequential service benefits.