In Brief
This appeal challenges the compulsory retirement of a judicial officer under U.P. Fundamental Rules Rule 56(C). The Supreme Court held that judges must maintain the highest standards of integrity to preserve public confidence in the judiciary. While inadvertent errors may warrant counselling, conduct creating a perception of impropriety cannot be tolerated. The court applied a strict standard of judicial conduct, noting that such high expectations are essential because ordinary litigants must have complete faith in the justice system. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the retirement order.
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