Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene in Disciplinary Proceedings Against Former Nagaland Judge

The Supreme Court refused to accept the plea of former Nagaland judge Inalo Zhimomi regarding the disciplinary actions taken against him for the supposed misappropriation of ₹14.35 lakh in bail surety deposits.

Zhimomi had previously obtained anticipatory bail and sought some form of relief from departmental action initiated by the Guwahati High Court.

The bench ruled that the Supreme Court would not sit in appeal over disciplinary matters and encouraged Zhimomi to defend himself in the ongoing inquiry.

The case emerged from an FIR alleging some form of irregularities together with conspiracy; however, Zhimomi claims that he raised concerns regarding certain procedures well before this case surfaced. The court allowed him to withdraw his petition with liberty to seek High Court review.