Bombay HC sacks two judges: Serious misconduct cited; graft probe ordered
Bombay HC dismissed judges Dhananjay Nikam and Irfan Shaikh for serious misconduct. Nikam faced dismissal after allegedly demanding a Rs 5 lakh bribe for bail, with the HC denying his anticipatory bail due to incriminating evidence. Shaikh was dismissed following a 2022 road accident, though he denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision.
Bombay HC dismissed judges Dhananjay Nikam and Irfan Shaikh for serious misconduct. Nikam faced dismissal after allegedly demanding a Rs 5 lakh bribe for bail, with the HC denying his anticipatory bail due to incriminating evidence. Shaikh was dismissed following a 2022 road accident, though he denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision.
