P&H: Quashes Post-Retirement Disciplinary Action, Orders Release of Dues With 6% Interest

Constitution of India, Articles 226, 227 — Service law — Disciplinary proceedings post‑retirement — Memorandum issued 3-4 days before superannuation - Continuation or initiation after superannuation is permissible only if the applicable Punishment and Appeal Rules or Service Regulations specifically empower the employer to do so - Absence of any enabling provision and once the employer–employee relationship stands extinguished, continuation of proceedings is without jurisdiction and legally unsustainable - Impugned memorandum set aside and direction