New Delhi: The Karnataka High Court transfers Malur judge case has drawn nationwide attention after the High Court transferred a civil judge following a road rage incident that was captured on CCTV. The transfer comes after the Court found the judge’s conduct to be inconsistent with the standards expected from a judicial officer. The action has been taken through an official notification issued by the Karnataka High Court Registry.
Malur Judge Transfer: Karnataka High Court Transfers Judge to Bidar District
The Karnataka High Court has transferred Gayatri, Principal Civil Judge and JMFC, Malur in Kolar district, to Humnabad in Bidar district. An official notification issued by Registrar General M. Chandrashekar Reddy on August 5 said the transfer was made for administrative reasons and in the interest of public service. The order took effect immediately.
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Malur Judge Transfer: Why Was the Judge Transferred
The transfer follows the Karnataka High Court’s July 28 order, in which the Court directed action against the judge over a road rage incident. After reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence, Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed that the judge was involved in an altercation with two motorcycle riders after they allegedly overtook her private vehicle.
High Court Criticised the Judge’s Conduct
In its earlier order, the High Court said the judge’s behaviour shown in the CCTV footage was not consistent with the dignity and standards expected from a judicial officer. The Court also noted that criminal proceedings initiated against the two riders at the judge’s instance should continue while the investigation is completed according to law.
Administrative Action Taken
Following the July 28 order, the High Court directed that the matter be placed before the Chief Justice for appropriate administrative action. The transfer of the judge has now been carried out as part of that administrative decision.
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