Voluntary Retirement Case of IPS Officer Involving Allegations of First and Second Marriage Decided Under Rule 16(2A) of All India Services: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 26 May 2026 in the matter of Abdur Rahman versus Union of India. The case was related to rejection of voluntary retirement of an IPS officer by the Central Government. The Court examined the powers of the Central Government under Rule 16(2A) Of The All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958 and also considered the effect of pending disciplinary proceedings…