Supreme Court of India · 2019-11-08
HARI NIWAS GUPTA vs THE STATE OF BIHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/29262
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- HARI NIWAS GUPTA
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF BIHAR
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MOHAN M. SHANTANAGOUDAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of three judicial officers under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India, which allows for dismissal without inquiry in cases of misconduct. The Court found that the officers were involved in a compromising situation in Nepal, as evidenced by their mobile phone records and fabricated hotel bills. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to dispense with disciplinary proceedings, emphasizing the need for integrity in the judiciary.