In a significant judgment underscoring the authority of the subordinate judiciary, the Allahabad High Court has observed that a Judicial Officer, while discharging judicial functions, holds a status “above” the District Magistrate (DM) or District Police Chief. Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal held that any disregard for judicial orders passed by District Courts is “absolutely
Judicial Officers of District Courts are Above DM or Police Chiefs While Discharging Duties: Allahabad High Court
