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    Strikes at the Integrity of Judicial Institution: MP High Court Denies Relief to Judge Accused of Pre-Trial Clean Chit
    Strikes at the Integrity of Judicial Institution: MP High Court Denies Relief to Judge Accused of Pre-Trial Clean Chit
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    Strikes at the Integrity of Judicial Institution: MP High Court Denies Relief to Judge Accused of Pre-Trial Clean Chit

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to quash a disciplinary inquiry against a civil judge accused of preparing an acquittal judgment before the trial concluded, holding that such allegations strike at the integrity of the judicial institution and warrant a full departmental inquiry.

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    Complaint That Led No Disciplinary Action Cannot Continue To Deny Judge's Promotion : Chhattisgarh High Court
    Complaint That Led No Disciplinary Action Cannot Continue To Deny Judge's Promotion : Chhattisgarh High Court
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    Complaint That Led No Disciplinary Action Cannot Continue To Deny Judge’s Promotion : Chhattisgarh High Court

    The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a judicial officer cannot be denied promotion benefits merely because her promotion was deferred over a complaint. Since no disciplinary proceedings or adverse findings followed, the deferment could not continue affecting her service rights.

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    Employee Who Failed To Notify Employer Of Address Change Cannot Challenge Show-Cause Notice: Supreme Court
    Employee Who Failed To Notify Employer Of Address Change Cannot Challenge Show-Cause Notice: Supreme Court
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    Employee Who Failed To Notify Employer Of Address Change Cannot Challenge Show-Cause Notice: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court held that an employee who remains absent without permission, fails to provide credible proof for the absence, and does not inform the employer about a change of address cannot later challenge disciplinary proceedings citing non-receipt of a show-cause notice.

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    Dismissal From Service Severely Impacts Employee And Dependents: Supreme Court Warns Authorities On Disciplinary Punishment
    Dismissal From Service Severely Impacts Employee And Dependents: Supreme Court Warns Authorities On Disciplinary Punishment
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    Dismissal From Service Severely Impacts Employee And Dependents: Supreme Court Warns Authorities On Disciplinary Punishment

    The Supreme Court held that disciplinary authorities must exercise caution before imposing dismissal from service, as such punishment severely affects employees and their dependents. The Court said dismissal should be reserved for cases involving the most serious misconduct.

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    Allahabad High Court Orders Rs 5 Lakh Compensation For Man Allegedly Kept In Illegal Detention By Police
    Allahabad High Court Orders Rs 5 Lakh Compensation For Man Allegedly Kept In Illegal Detention By Police
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    Allahabad High Court Orders Rs 5 Lakh Compensation For Man Allegedly Kept In Illegal Detention By Police

    The Allahabad High Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a man allegedly kept in illegal detention despite a court stay on his arrest, while directing disciplinary proceedings against the concerned SHO for dereliction of official duty.

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    High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court
    High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court
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    High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court 

    The Supreme Court of India held that disciplinary proceedings against judicial officers are invalid unless authorised by the High Court Chief Justice or a committee constituted by him, while upholding reinstatement of a dismissed Uttarakhand civil judge and restricting Registrar General powers.

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    Bar Association Can’t Punish Lawyers for Appearing During Boycotts; Client Duty Comes First: Tripura High Court
    Bar Association Can’t Punish Lawyers for Appearing During Boycotts; Client Duty Comes First: Tripura High Court
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    Bar Association Can’t Punish Lawyers for Appearing During Boycotts; Client Duty Comes First: Tripura High Court

    The High Court of Tripura held that bar associations cannot discipline advocates for appearing before courts despite boycott calls, with Justice T Amarnath Goud granting interim relief to a suspended lawyer and observing that no bar rules mandate court boycotts by advocates.

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    Do We Need Such State Lawyers?: Supreme Court Slams Advocate, Refuses Plea Against Suspension After 20 Years of Practice
    Do We Need Such State Lawyers?: Supreme Court Slams Advocate, Refuses Plea Against Suspension After 20 Years of Practice
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    Do We Need Such State Lawyers?: Supreme Court Slams Advocate, Refuses Plea Against Suspension After 20 Years of Practice

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain the lawyer’s SLP and questioned his conduct, asking how he could have two children born two months apart. The Bench remarked that such acts undermine credibility and do not merit equitable relief.

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    25-Year Fight for Justice| Fired Over Rs.10!!: Madhya Pradesh HC Reinstates Wrongfully Dismissed Railway Employee
    25-Year Fight for Justice| Fired Over Rs.10!!: Madhya Pradesh HC Reinstates Wrongfully Dismissed Railway Employee
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    25-Year Fight for Justice| Fired Over Rs.10!!: Madhya Pradesh HC Reinstates Wrongfully Dismissed Railway Employee

    Madhya Pradesh High Court delivers justice after 25 years, reinstating railway booking clerk Narayan Nair dismissed over an alleged Rs.10 excess charge. Court finds vigilance action illegal, says he was denied fair hearing, restores dignity and service benefits.

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    Afford Him a Fair Hearing Opportunity: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Sameer Wankhede in Cordelia Cruise Case
    Afford Him a Fair Hearing Opportunity: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Sameer Wankhede in Cordelia Cruise Case
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    Afford Him a Fair Hearing Opportunity: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Sameer Wankhede in Cordelia Cruise Case

    The Supreme Court granted interim relief to former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede in his challenge to disciplinary proceedings linked to the 2021 Cordelia cruise drug bust. It directed authorities to afford him a fair opportunity before taking any further steps.

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