The Supreme Court has stayed a Madhya Pradesh High Court order reinstating a civil judge dismissed for alleged misconduct on a 2018 train journey, including urinating in a compartment. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta termed the conduct "disgusting" and "grossest grave misconduct," questioning the High Court's decision to interfere with disciplinary action despite the judge's criminal acquittal. The apex court issued notice to the judge and the state government, seeking their response.