Naresh Govind Vaze vs Govt. Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of a judicial officer's services by the Government of Maharashtra, based on findings from an inquiry that substantiated charges of misconduct, including harassment of litigants and improper administrative conduct. The Court emphasized that the disciplinary committee's decision was supported by adequate evidence, including intemperate language used in communications and failure to perform duties effectively. The Court affirmed the authority of the High Court in disciplinary matters concerning judicial officers under the relevant service rules.