In Brief
The Supreme Court partly allowed a Special Leave Petition relating to a High Court's criminal miscellaneous application decision. The Court initially issued directions restricting a High Court judge's assignment to criminal matters, citing institutional concerns and a pattern of erroneous orders. However, upon written request from the Chief Justice of India, the Court withdrew these restrictive directions while maintaining its power to intervene in future institutional matters. The Court remanded the case to the High Court for fresh consideration, requested reassignment to another judge, and emphasized that High Courts must uphold the rule of law and maintain institutional credibility.
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