Guwahati, Nov. 7 -- The Sikkim High Court has suspended Mangan District and Sessions Judge Prajwal Khatiwada amid pending disciplinary proceedings, weeks after he approached the Supreme Court alleging targeted action for filing a complaint against a then-serving High Court judge.

The suspension was approved by the High Court's Full Court and formalised through an order dated November 4. It took immediate effect and will remain in force until further orders.

Before approving the suspension, the Full Court examined Khatiwada's replies to two show-cause notices. It found his explanations inadequate and held that his continued presence in office was incompatible with the proper administration of justice.

The suspension order, however, does...