The Patna High Court held that a public officer performing quasi-judicial duties in mutation proceedings qualifies as a “Judge” under the Judges (Protection) Act, 1985. Consequently, criminal prosecution for such official orders is barred unless statutory exceptions apply.
Supreme Court of India Today (June 16) said Samajwadi Party can go to Allahabad High Court again about the eviction of its Pilibhit office. The court refused the old petition but allowed a fresh legal challenge.
The Samajwadi Party has approached the Supreme Court challenging the cancellation of its office allotment in Pilibhit, calling the action “ill-conceived, abrupt and illegal,” and alleging it was done without notice or justification.
