Public Officer Exercising Quasi-Judicial Functions Deemed to ‘Judge’: Patna High Court

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 Gives Samajwadi Party A Fresh Shot At Justice Over Pilibhit Office Eviction: “You Are Free To Go To The High Court”

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.

Samajwadi Party Moves Supreme Court Against Cancellation of Office Allotment in Pilibhit: “Ill-Conceived, Abrupt & Illegal Decisions”

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.