The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld its decision to compulsorily retire a District Judge who was charged with acquiring a number of properties through corrupt means after joining judicial service in 1987. A full court of the High Court had recommended action against the judicial officer in 2020, leading to his compulsory retirement. He challenged the decision in 2021.
The Supreme Court addressed the misuse of Section 498A, highlighting the replication of this provision in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita without ample safeguards for husbands. The bench emphasized refraining from coercive use of law enforcement and urged reevaluation of the provision in light of upcoming implementation. (Word count: 52)
