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february 1999

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.

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