Kerala Magistrate Challenges Disciplinary Action Over Mass Case Closures Before Supreme Court

The Supreme Court issued a notice in a plea filed by a Kerala Judicial Officer, challenging the disciplinary action imposed for closing 1,910 petty cases during her tenure as Judicial First Class Magistrate III, Kollam, in 2016.

The High Court had initiated proceedings on the ground that the matters were disposed of without recording reasons, which subsequently affected her probation, seniority, and overall career progression.

The petitioner contends that the closures were lawful administrative disposals and that the disciplinary findings are unsupported by material. She seeks the quashing of the proceedings and consequential penalties.

The matter will be considered after responses from the State and the High Court registry.

[Sony A S v State of Kerala & Ors]