High Court Reinstates Trainee Judges Amid Controversy

The Allahabad High Court has overturned orders dismissing a group of trainee judges accused of misconduct in a 2012 incident at a resort. The court ordered their reinstatement, emphasizing the denial of the right to a fair hearing before their removal. The allegations remain a contentious issue.

The Allahabad High Court has overturned all previous orders related to the dismissal of a group of trainee judges involved in a controversial incident at a resort in 2012. The decision, delivered by the Lucknow Bench, mandates their reinstatement as probationary officers.

The full bench, comprising Justice Jaspreet Singh, Justice Manish Mathur, and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, ruled in favor of the trainees, including Sudhir Mishra. The court criticized the lack of opportunity given to them to present their side before their removal, violating principles of natural justice.

The incident took place at Charans Club and Resort during their judicial induction. Accusations of misconduct were deemed stigmatic without providing a fair platform for defense. The court highlighted procedural lapses in the removal orders, questioning their legality.