Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Rajasthan High Court Rejects Ex-Constable's 20-Year Absenteeism Case
A former head constable in Rajasthan, who was appointed in 1990, was forced to retire in 2008 because she was absent from work for a very long time.
She didn't go to work for 1,580 days and was given many small and big punishments.
She tried to fight this decision in court for 20 years, but the Rajasthan High Court recently said no.
The court said that her behavior was not good for a police force that needs to be disciplined.
She wanted to get her job back with all the benefits, but the court said no because she didn't improve her behavior.
Former head constable appointed in 1990 was penalized with compulsory retirement in 2008.
She was absent for 1,580 days and faced multiple penalties for misconduct.
Rajasthan High Court dismissed her 20-year legal battle for reinstatement.
Justice Anand Sharma upheld the compulsory retirement, citing undue absenteeism.
The court noted that her behavior undermined discipline and efficiency in the police force.
- Who
- Former head constable appointed in 1990
- What
- Rajasthan High Court dismissed her plea for reinstatement after 20 years of legal battle
- When
- Compulsory retirement in 2008, plea dismissed recently
- Where
- Rajasthan High Court
- Why
- Habitual absenteeism and repeated misconduct
- Name
- Former head constable
- Appointment Year
- 1990
- Compulsory Retirement Year
- 2008
- Total Absent Days
- 1,580
- Court Decision
- Dismissed plea for reinstatement
- Reason for Dismissal
- Habitual absenteeism and repeated misconduct
- Justice Presiding
- Justice Anand Sharma
- Review Authority Decision Year
- 2012
