Supreme Court of India · 1999-02-12
MADAN MOHAN CHOUDHARY vs STATE OF BIHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 1998/15962
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MADAN MOHAN CHOUDHARY
- Respondent
- STATE OF BIHAR
- Author
- M. JAGANNADHA RAO.. S.SAGHIR AHMAD
- Bench
- M. JAGANNADHA RAO.. S.SAGHIR AHMAD
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the order of compulsory retirement of the appellant, an Additional District & Sessions Judge, based on the High Court's recommendation. The Court emphasized that while judges may act administratively, they maintain their judicial integrity when reviewing such decisions. The Court found no merit in the appellant's claims against the retirement order, affirming the High Court's authority in administrative matters under Article 235 of the Constitution of India.