Dismissal of Civil Judge with 'Doubtful' Integrity During Probation Period Upheld: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently upheld the dismissal of Ankur Lal, a Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Haryana Civil Services (Judicial Branch), on the grounds of doubtful integrity and subpar performance during his probation period. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel rejected the petitioner's plea for "deemed confirmation" after the completion of three years on probation. Dismissal Rooted in Adverse Confidential Reports…
