Suspension of judge revoked, 2 transferred
TNN Bureau. Updated: 7/27/2021 12:33:25 PM
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Jammu: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has revoked the suspension order of Civil Judge Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone, who was suspended by the Court earlier after a written complaint was filed against him by the Bar Association, Uri. Moreover, the court has also transferred two Sessions Judges.
Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone, who was serving as sub-judge Uri, was suspended on December 31, 2020, after Bar Association leveled serious charges against him. After his suspension, the sub-judge has been attached with the office of Registrar Judicial, Srinagar Wing of the High Court.
As per the order, the suspension was revoked on humanitarian grounds, considering serious health issues being faced by Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone. An order, in this regard, was issued by the Registrar General of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Jawad Ahmed on Friday.
"The Hon'ble Full Court, after taking into account the serious ailment of Shri Imtiyaz Ahmed Lone, the then Civil Judge (Senior Division)/ Sub-Judge, Uri and purely on humanitarian ground, has been pleased to revoke the suspension order of the officer," the order reads.
Lone would be reinstated with immediate effect and shall be paid full salary from the date of his reinstatement. During the period of suspension, the sub-judge was getting sustenance allowance as admissible under rules.
On reinstatement, the judge has been posted at Srinagar Wing of the High Court against the Leave Reserve post of Civil Judge (Senior Judge).
Meanwhile in a separate order issued by by Jawad Ahmed Registrar General of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High CourtRiyaz-UI-Haq Mirza, Additional District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar, is transferred and posted as Principal District & Sessions Judge, Shopian against the vacancy anticipated on the superannuation of the incumbent officer on 31-07-2021 and Masarat Roohi, Registrar Rules, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, is transferred and posted as Additional District & Sessions Judge,Srinagar vice Mr Riyaz-UI-Haq Mirza. It is further ordered that transfers shall be effective from August 1.