Himachal Pradesh Judge Dismissed From Service For Taking Bribe
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Himachal Pradesh Judge Dismissed From Service For Taking Bribe

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The Himachal Pradesh government has dismissed a judicial officer from service on the recommendation of the Himachal Pradesh High Court pursuant to an enquiry by the High Court which found him guilty of corruption. The Governor of Himachal Pradesh passed the order dismissing Civil Judge cum Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Gaurav Sharma who had been found guilty of taking a bribe. The Governor of Himachal Pradesh passed the order dismissing Civil Judge cum Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Gaurav Sharma who had been found guilty of taking a bribe to the tune of Rs. "The Governor, Himachal Pradesh having considered the recommendations of the High Court and in exercise of the powers vested in him under Clause of Rule 11 of the CCS Rules, 1965 and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, hereby orders dismissal of Sh.

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