STATE OF GUJARAT vs RAMESH CHANDRA MASHRUWALA

The Supreme Court held that the Registrar of the Small Causes Court is a judicial officer in judicial service under Articles 235 and 236 of the Constitution of India. The Court found that the High Court has disciplinary jurisdiction over the Registrar, rejecting the High Court's view that the appointing authority is relevant for such jurisdiction. The Court also emphasized that failure to provide copies of documents violated the principles of natural justice and Article 311, thus remitting the case for further proceedings.