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The Gujarat High Court modified its order, dropping the direction to recover a Rs 25,000 fine from the relatives of a deceased former PSI. The court learned that the cop, B C Bilaval, convicted in a 1989 custodial death case, had already paid the fine. This decision came after his advocate brought the payment to the court’s attention.

The Gujarat High Court ruled that a single adverse remark or doubtful integrity is sufficient for a judge’s compulsory retirement, even without a show-cause notice. This decision, not considered punishment, upheld the retirement of J K Acharya and 17 other judges, emphasising the high ethical standards expected from judicial officers.