In force · As amended up to 2026-08
20. Suspension of District Munsif by High Court. Commission of Inquiry. —The High Court may suspend any District Munsif who is alleged to have misconducted himself, or may appoint a commission for enquiring into his alleged misconduct.
Exercise by High Court of powers conferred on Government by Act XXXVII of 1850. —The provisions of Act No. XXXVII of 1850 (servants) shall apply to enquiries under this section, the powers conferred by that Act on the Government being exercised by the High Court.
provisions of Act No. XXXVII of 1850 ( for regulating enquiries into the behaviour of public
On receiving the report of the result of any such enquiry, the High Court may, if it think fit, remove the Munsif from office, or suspend him, or reduce him to a lower grade.
Source: India Code