The Supreme Court stressed the need for a performance evaluation mechanism for High Court judges to ensure efficiency and accountability. The Bench also cautioned that repeated adjournments harm credibility and erode public trust in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court, while reviewing the dismissals of judicial officers Aditi Kumar Sharma and Sarita Chaudhary, stressed the need for judges to avoid social media to maintain judicial discipline and impartiality. The court acknowledged various factors affecting performance and is deliberating on the reinstatement of the dismissed officers.
On Monday (11th march): The Supreme Court set aside the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision supporting the elevated ratings in IAS officer Ashok Khemka’s Annual Confidential Report. The court emphasized that the evaluation of IAS officers should be left to the executive branch, citing its expertise and authority. This reinforces the principle of administrative oversight within the executive’s purview.