Judges who lose public trust should be removed: SC (opens original article in a new tab)

The Supreme Court stated that judges who lose public trust due to compromised integrity should be removed from service, overturning a previous decision that replaced removal with compulsory retirement.

• Supreme Court ruled that judges whose conduct compromises integrity or public trust should be removed from service.
• The court overturned a tribunal's decision to replace removal with compulsory retirement for a judge with a tarnished reputation.
• Judges must maintain high moral standards, as their integrity is crucial to the rule of law and public confidence.