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MP High Court quashes premature retirement order, affirming that Medical Officers with 20+ years of service are entitled to retire at 65 under amended Fundamental Rules. The ruling underscores the state's obligation to retain experienced medical professionals, especially in rural areas, and mandates consequential benefits for affected officers.

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that probationary medical officers selected for senior residentship through NEET PG are entitled to extraordinary leave under Circular 05.07.2022, regardless of their service status. This affirms that administrative directives with substantive rights cannot be disregarded to obstruct professional advancement, setting a precedent for medical service beneficiaries across state health departments.