“We See No Justification for High Court and State Inaction”: SC Criticizes Punjab & Haryana HC for Not Reinstating Judicial Officer Dismissed Over ‘Affair’

The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab and Haryana High Court for failing to reinstate a judicial officer cleared of misconduct charges. The case involved allegations of an affair with a female officer. The Supreme Court directed the High Court to reconsider its decision and highlighted the officer’s entitlement to back wages. The case dates back to 2009.