Supreme Court dismissed pension claim; applicant failed to prove age 55 during special work conditions.

The Supreme Court of Poland dismissed the cassation appeal filed by Władysław K. against the Social Insurance Office regarding his right to early retirement. The applicant argued that his long-term employment in a foundry and subsequent unemployment justified an early pension under specific regulations. However, the court found that he did not meet the statutory requirement of reaching age 55 while actually performing work under special conditions, as he had ceased employment before turning 55. Consequently, the court ruled that the strict interpretation of the regulation could not be relaxed, leading to the rejection of the claim.