Bail Denied to Judicial Officer Accused of Stealing from a Judge’s Residence: Here’s What the Patiala Court Said
“The offence alleged strikes at the integrity, expected from a public servant more particularly a judicial officer.”
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‘Can’t label a judge dishonest on a hunch’; SC sets aside Judicial Officer’s removal over 4 bail orders missing statutory reference
“It will be a dangerous proposition to hold that judgments and orders which do not refer expressly to statutory provisions are per se dishonest judgments”.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s remarkable career trajectory & notable judgments
Following a meticulous assessment of the qualifications, integrity, capabilities and giving due consideration to a range of factors, the President appointed Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9-11-2023.
SC issues major clarification on 3-year legal practice requirement for Judicial Officers appointed prior to its 20th May judgment
On 20-5-2025, in a significant decision, the Supreme Court restored minimum three-year legal practice requirement for eligibility in civil judge exams and made it mandatory.
Delhi HC: No anticipatory bail to law student who harassed complainant, posted obscene content, and made derogatory posts against Judge and Police
“The allegations in the present case are not merely of a single isolated incident but reveal troublesome conduct of the accused spanning over several months, involving physical intimidation and digital harassment.”
Merely because judgment was reserved earlier, Judge cannot be forced to pronounce it if need for further assistance is felt: Delhi High Court
“When a judicial officer is of the mind that judgment cannot be pronounced on the material available on record and further assistance is required for certain clarifications, it becomes a matter of being put up open for hearing in the Court.”
Judicial Officers with 7 years’ experience in law practice are eligible for direct appointment as District Judge/Additional District Judge: Supreme Court
The Court further held that a person who has been or who is in judicial service and has a combined experience of 7 years or more as an Advocate or a Judicial Officer, would be eligible for being considered and appointed as a District Judge/Additional District Judge.
Karnataka High Court upholds compulsory retirement of Senior Civil Judge for threatening police officer with dire consequences
The Senior Civil Judge had allegedly threatened a police officer over a phone call in a complaint case filed against his sister.
President appoints Judges for the Delhi High Court and Rajasthan High Court
Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of 10 Judges for 2 High Courts- 3 for Delhi High Court whereas for 7 for Rajasthan High Court.
‘Unmerited and undeserved comment’: Patna High Court expunges adverse remarks against Judicial Officer
The Court expressed dissatisfaction over the en-passant, unnecessary, and adverse remarks against a Judicial Officer without affording him any opportunity.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for 9 High Courts
The Collegium led by CJI B.R. Gavai held meetings on two consecutive days to recommend the names fit for elevation.
President appoints Judicial Officer Chaitali Chatterjee as Additional Judge of the Calcutta High Court
After enrolment at the Bar in 1993, Chaitali Chatterjee (Das) practiced at the High Court and City Civil Court for about 16 years and thus has extensive experience at the Bar and the Bench.
Punjab and Haryana HC orders reinstatement of a Judge dispensed with service after complaint by his former wife
The Court noted that the report of Administrative Judge with regard to work and conduct of the petitioner was also without granting him an opportunity of being heard.
‘No law fixes responsibility on officers to verify age of arrestees’: Kerala HC issues directions to prevent mistaken trial of juveniles as adults
“It is most unfortunate that the convicts had to undergo incarceration in prison for a period of about 14 years due to the failure of the authorities concerned to take note of the fact that they were juveniles at the time of the commission of the crime.”
‘Statements in charge-sheet, too far-fetched and fall short of any instigation/incitement’; Bombay HC sets aside abetment to suicide case against a Judicial Officer
To attract the offence under Section 3061 of the Penal Code, 1860, clear mens rea to commit the offence must be established on applicant-accused’s part, as it requires active/direct act, leading the deceased to commit suicide.
Supreme Court stays Gujarat HC’s contempt proceedings against judicial officer
The husband of one of the Judicial Officers alleged that she along with another Judicial Officer and Public Prosecutor violated the guidelines laid down in the Arnesh Kumar case; and that he was illegally arrested from his residence at off hours, pursuant to matrimonial matter.
“Criticising Judicial Officer should be avoided”; SC directs expunging of adverse remarks made against an ASJ in a Delhi HC judgment
The Court strictly pointed out that the High Court could not have used a judgment on the judicial side to advise individual Judicial Officers. That can only be done on the administrative side in an appropriate case.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for Madras High Court
The Collegium recommended the appointment of 5 Permanent Judges and 3 Judicial Officers as new Judges of Madras High Court.
‘Feeble excuses’; Bombay HC directs administrative action against Judicial Magistrate for non-compliance with order for expeditious disposal of trial
The Judicial Officer’s feeble excuses made in favour of non-compliance with the Court order could not be accepted; Judicial Officer is not performing duties seriously.
Mere absence of affidavit supporting allegations against Judicial Officer does not warrant automatic dismissal of complaint and departmental proceedings: Orissa HC
“While the guideline aims to protect judicial officers from unwarranted harassment, it does not eliminate the possibility of addressing genuine issues faced by individuals or communities due to the actions of a judicial officer. The High Court retains the responsibility to ascertain the authenticity of the complaints and take appropriate action based on verified facts.”