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India's Supreme Court reinstated Judge Nirbhay Singh Suliya on Jan. 5, 2026, ruling that judicial errors alone cannot justify disciplinary action.
The Supreme Court of India on January 5, 2026, overturned the 2014 dismissal of Madhya Pradesh judge Nirbhay Singh Suliya, ruling that judicial errors alone—such as inconsistent bail decisions—cannot justify disciplinary action.
The court, led by Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Vishwanathan, stressed that fear of administrative reprisal is deterring trial judges from exercising discretion, especially in bail cases, and warned that such fear undermines judicial independence and fuels appeals.
The ruling emphasized that only proven misconduct or corruption warrants action, and High Courts must avoid initiating proceedings based on mere judgment errors or suspicion.
The court restored Suliya’s position and ordered full back pay with interest, reinforcing the need to protect judicial autonomy while ensuring accountability.
El Tribunal Supremo de la India reintegró al juez Nirbhay Singh Suliya el 5 de enero de 2026, dictaminando que los errores judiciales por sí solos no pueden justificar una acción disciplinaria.