Ram Murti Yadav v. State of Uttar Pradesh: Analysis
Whether a judge can be sanctioned for passing an erroneous order? When can an order for compulsory retirement be passed against the judge? Why is it essential to view judiciary different from other constitutional posts? What impact can a judicial misconduct have in public faith? Judicial misconduct can affect the fabric of public trust in the judiciary which is the most essential factor in any politically sound country. After exhausting all techniques for dispute resolution, the aggrieved person cravingly looks upon the courts with the hope of justice. Judges ought to be fair and impartial while ruling out decisions to maintain the public trust and standard of legal ethics. While conducting an enquiry on any judge, the same must be performed without causing any prejudice to the judicial discretion. An erroneous judicial order should not be mistaken for compromised judicial ethics. The provision for appeal is to correct any erroneous interpretation of the statutes and to rectify that er...