Nirbhay Singh Suliya vs State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court examined the removal from service of a judicial officer after 27 years of unblemished service, based solely on four bail orders where Section 59-A of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915 was not referred to. The Court considered whether the omission in these four orders, contrasted with fourteen others where the section was cited, justified removal. It held that removal on such limited grounds without further evidence was unjustified, emphasizing the need for a fair and comprehensive inquiry before such drastic action. The judgment reinstated the appellant, underscoring protection against arbitrary removal of judicial officers.