The petitioner applied for the post of district judge in October 2019 and was one of three candidates who were recommended for appointment in August 2020.
However, an anonymous complaint reached the High Court at this juncture, alleging that the petitioner had concealed information regarding the criminal cases he was involved in.
Following two show cause notices and a personal hearing, the selection committee resolved to terminate the petitioner’s candidature and register a criminal complaint against him.
A cheating case was, therefore, filed against the petitioner who challenged the same before the High Court.
Source: Barandbench
