Judge Cannot Be Dismissed For Mere Failure To Cite Legal Provision While Granting Bail: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of a Madhya Pradesh judicial officer, holding that disciplinary action cannot be based solely on bail orders unless there is proof of corruption, bias, or lack of good faith.

The Court ruled that mere failure to cite a statutory provision while granting bail does not amount to misconduct.

Emphasising judicial independence, it reinstated the judge with full back wages, interest, and service benefits, and directed circulation of the judgment to all High Courts.

[Nirbhay Singh Suliya v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.]