SC: No Disciplinary Action Against Quasi-Judicial Officers for Mere Wrong Orders

SC: No Disciplinary Action Against Quasi-Judicial Officers for Mere Wrong Orders

Amresh Shrivastava, a Tehsildar, passed a land settlement order in 1997 after following due process. Twelve years later, a Show Cause Notice was issued, followed by a chargesheet in 2011 alleging dishonesty. He challenged it under the Judges Protection Act, 1985. The Supreme Court allowed his appeal, set aside the Division Bench's ruling, and reinstated the Single Judge’s order quashing the chargesheet.

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