YOGINATH D. BAGDE vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant, a judicial officer, from service based on findings of gross misconduct under the charges of corruption as per the disciplinary proceedings. The Court emphasized that the appellant's actions, including soliciting bribes for acquittal in pending cases, violated the integrity expected of a judicial officer, thereby justifying the dismissal under relevant service rules. The judgment confirmed the Bombay High Court's decision to dismiss the writ petition challenging the dismissal order dated 8.11.1993.