Supreme Court orders reinstatement of Odisha judge, upholds fresh review of compulsory retirement

The Supreme Court ordered the reinstatement of Odisha judicial officer Sanjay Kumar Sahoo, stating that quashing a compulsory retirement order necessitates immediate service restoration and financial benefits.

The apex court overturned the High Court's decision to deny reinstatement pending a fresh review, emphasizing that officers must be treated as continuing in service once retirement orders are set aside.