Why were eight judicial officers in Rajasthan placed on APO?

Eight judicial officers were placed on APO due to administrative exigencies identified during a surprise inspection that revealed vacant courtrooms and absent officers during official hours.

Who conducted the inspection that led to the judicial officers' APO status?

The inspection was conducted by the Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Sanjeev Prakash Sharma.

What were the findings of the surprise inspection at the Rajasthan High Court?

The surprise inspection found several courtrooms vacant and some judicial officers absent from their seats during official court hours.

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Judicial Shake-up: 8 Officers Placed on APO Post-Inspection

18 Feb

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Summary

Eight judicial officers were placed on awaiting posting order (APO).
A surprise inspection revealed vacant courtrooms and absent officers.
The transfers followed an inspection by the Acting Chief Justice.

Judicial Shake-up: 8 Officers Placed on APO Post-Inspection

Eight judicial officers in Rajasthan have been placed on awaiting posting order (APO) following an administrative directive issued on Tuesday. This action was prompted by a surprise inspection of the High Court's heritage building complex in Jodhpur, conducted by Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The inspection uncovered irregularities, including vacant courtrooms and instances of judicial officers being absent from their seats during official court hours.