Supreme Court Slams MP Judge's 'Disgusting Conduct' on Train, Questions High Court's Decision

• The Supreme Court strongly criticized the alleged conduct of a Madhya Pradesh civil judge who reportedly urinated in a train compartment, calling it "disgusting."
• The apex court questioned the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to overturn the judge's removal from service, despite witnesses turning hostile in the criminal case.
• The judge was accused of consuming alcohol, abusing co-passengers, obstructing TTEs, misusing his judicial ID, and indecent behavior towards a woman passenger in 2018.
• Despite a criminal court acquittal due to hostile witnesses, a departmental inquiry found all charges proved, leading to his termination by the Governor in 2019.
• The High Court administration argues that the acquittal was not on merits and that the Division Bench overstepped its judicial review limits by reinstating the judge.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court rebukes MP judge's alleged misconduct and High Court's decision, emphasizing judicial integrity.