Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Retired Nagaland Judge
A retired judge from Nagaland, Mr. Zhimomi, is accused of misusing money that was supposed to be security for people out on bail.
The Supreme Court gave him permission to be temporarily free while the case continues.
He says that the accusations are unfair and result from a larger problem with how money is handled in the courts of Nagaland.
Zhimomi also stated the issues with the way the money has been managed since he was the Chief Judicial Magistrate.
The Supreme Court is involved, but the High Court will still decide the case.
Retired Nagaland judge Inalo Zhimomi was granted anticipatory bail by the Supreme Court.
Zhimomi faces allegations of misappropriating cash sureties from bail recipients.
The missing cash, totaling Rs 14.35 lakh, was from 29 cases heard last year.
Zhimomi claims the charges are part of a malicious prosecution and cites systemic issues.
The case will continue to be heard by the High Court despite the bail.
- Who
- Inalo Zhimomi, a retired Nagaland judge, and the Supreme Court.
- What
- The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to retired judge Inalo Zhimomi facing allegations of misappropriation.
- When
- The Supreme Court granted bail on Monday.
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- Zhimomi alleges malicious prosecution and systemic issues in handling bail money.
Retired Judge's Perspective
Prosecution's Perspective
Nature of Charges
Retired Judge's Perspective
Zhimomi claims the charges are part of a malicious prosecution.
Prosecution's Perspective
The prosecution alleges misappropriation of funds.
Systemic Issues
Retired Judge's Perspective
Zhimomi views the incident as a consequence of systemic issues in the subordinate judiciary.
Prosecution's Perspective
The High Court is investigating missing funds.
- Defendant
- Inalo Zhimomi
- Position
- Retired Nagaland Judge
- Allegation
- Misappropriation of cash sureties
- Amount Missing
- Rs 14.35 lakh
- Location
- Mon district, Nagaland
- Court
- Supreme Court
