Law on Departmental Action against Judicial Officers : Supreme Court Lays Down the Principles of Law

Law on Departmental Action against Judicial Officers : Supreme Court Lays Down the Principles of Law

It has been held that it should be ensured that only because an order is wrong or there is an error of judgment, without anything more, a judicial officer is not put through the ordeal of a disciplinary proceeding or a prosecution. Ultimately, it is not the correctness of the verdict but the conduct of the Officer in question which is determinative.

Nirbhay Singh Suliya v. State of MP [2026] GCtR 3 (SC)

Service Law, Disciplinary Action and Government Employees

Service Law, Disciplinary Action and Government Employees

In the case of Krishna Prasad Verma v. State of Bihar [2019] GCtR 6274 (SC), the disciplinary action taken against the government employee was quashed and costs was also imposed on his employer. It was held that every negligence cannot be treated as misconduct. Further, taking action in haste also cannot be considered as misconduct. Entire disciplinary action was quashed.

Action against Judges

Disciplinary action and judges.

Discussed in Malaya Ranjan Dash v State of Odisha [2025] GCtR 1352 (Orissa)

Vacancy Notified by High Court

 Vacancy Notified by High Court

There are several Hon'ble High Courts in India.

Hon'ble Gauhati High Court has notified the vacancy for appointment of Presiding officer, E-POCSO Court. 

Details can be downloaded free of cost from the following link : - 

https://ghconline.gov.in/index.php/general-notice/ 

Kindly note that full text Judgments of Hon'ble Gauhati High Court can be downloaded absolutely free of cost from the official website at the link https://ghconline.gov.in/ - Then Clicking on Judgments and Orders.

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Delhi

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