Severe Depression With Anxiety Disorder Life Threatening: Allahabad High Court Directs Employer To Reconsider Voluntary Retirement

The Allahabad High Court recently ruled that mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and neurosis are not sufficient grounds for claiming voluntary retirement under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court emphasized that voluntary retirement is not a right but a privilege, and mental health issues must be proven to impact one’s ability to perform duties significantly. The ruling underscores that merely suffering from mental health conditions does not automatically entitle employees to retire voluntarily and that such claims need proper evidence and adherence to prescribed procedures.