SADHNA CHAUDHARY vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of disciplinary action against a judicial officer under the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, 1956. The Court held that the officer's actions in awarding excessive compensation in land acquisition cases violated judicial norms and principles of integrity. The Court emphasized the need for accountability in the judiciary and upheld the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the officer, thereby reinforcing the standards expected from judicial officers under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution.