Removal of Judicial Officer Upheld; No Violation of Natural Justice Found: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by Naveen Jamwal, a former judicial officer, affirming his removal from service. The court clarified that the departmental inquiry conducted against him was lawful and fair, with no violation of the principles of natural justice. Background of the Case and Allegations Naveen Jamwal was appointed as a Civil Judge (Junior Division) in 2013 and was posted…