A. H. Dave vs State of Gujarat

Updates

1. Judgment11 Oct 2026

   Gujarat High Court Upholds Dismissal of Judge Who Threatened to Sleep on Pavement Over Official Accommodation

   The Gujarat High Court has upheld the dismissal of Senior Civil Judge A. H. Dave, holding that her conduct in threatening to sleep on the pavement over non-allotment of official accommodation, along with her objectionable correspondence concerning senior judges, constituted serious misconduct warranting removal from judicial service. ]

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court supported the decision to fire a judge for threatening to sleep on the street.

   Who:

   A. H. Dave is the former judge, the State of Gujarat is the employer, and the Gujarat High Court is the court.

   When:

   Reported on 11 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gujarat High Court, Gujarat.

   Why:

   The judge threatened to sleep on the pavement because he was unhappy with his official government housing.

   What it means:

   The dismissal of the former judge stands as the court has ruled against his challenge.

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2. Judgment10 Oct 2026

   Gujarat High Court upholds dismissal of judge over accommodation row, intemperate letter to Chief Justice

   The Gujarat High Court on Friday upheld the dismissal of a senior civil judge over allegations of serious misconduct. The charges included threatening to sleep

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court upheld the decision to fire a judge from his job.

   Who:

   A. H. Dave is the former judge, the State of Gujarat is the employer, and the Gujarat High Court is the judicial body that made the final decision.

   When:

   Reported on 10 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gujarat High Court, Gujarat.

   Why:

   The judge was dismissed because of a disagreement regarding his housing and for sending an impolite letter to the Chief Justice.

   What it means:

   This confirms that the dismissal of the judge will remain in effect.

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