‘Men would understand if they menstruated…’: Supreme Court criticises dismissal of 6 women judges in Madhya Pradesh
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Men would understand if they menstruated…’: Supreme Court criticises dismissal of 6 women judges in Madhya Pradesh

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticized the dismissal of six women civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, questioning the fairness of the criteria used. It also commented that ‘men would understand the situation if they experienced menstruation.’ A panel of Justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh was hearing a case related to the termination of female civil judges. The SC was hearing a suo motu petition on the issue of the termination of six women judges by the Madhya Pradesh government. In June 2023, the Madhya Pradesh government terminated the services of six judges following a recommendation by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Supreme Court Court Women Judges Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya  civil  men  court  termination  understand  criticises  pradesh  menstruated  terminated  supreme  madhya  dismissal  women  judges

History of this topic

Wife's Patience & Silence To Save Marital Life Reflects Sincerity, Not Weakness: Madhya Pradesh High Court
1 day, 2 hours ago

Wife's Patience & Silence To Save Marital Life Reflects Sincerity, Not Weakness: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that if a wife maintains patience and silence with the sole intention of saving her matrimonial life, it cannot be said that it is her weakness; on the contrary, it shows her sincerity towards her marital life. The wife lodged the FIR under Sections 498-A, 323, 294, 506, 34 of IPC and under …

Madhya Pradesh HC Permits Wife To Terminate Pregnancy Due To Matrimonial Dispute, Alleged Domestic Violence By Husband And His Family
4 days, 8 hours ago

Madhya Pradesh HC Permits Wife To Terminate Pregnancy Due To Matrimonial Dispute, Alleged Domestic Violence By Husband And His Family

Live Law  

The Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court in a recent ruling allowed the medical termination of a woman's pregnancy on account of matrimonial dispute and alleged domestic violence by her husband and his family members. of NCT of Delhi, Justice Subodh Abhyankar observed, "this Court is of the considered opinion that on account of the petitioner's dispute with her …

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Against Dismissal Of 2 Women Judicial Officers By Madhya Pradesh High Court
6 days, 4 hours ago

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Against Dismissal Of 2 Women Judicial Officers By Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today reserved judgment in the case concerning the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to terminate two lady judicial officers from service.In this case, six judicial officers were simultaneously terminated from service. The Supreme Court today reserved judgment in the case concerning the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to terminate two lady judicial officers from service. Arguments in …

Supreme Court reserves order on plea against termination of 2 Madhya Pradesh judges
6 days, 15 hours ago

Supreme Court reserves order on plea against termination of 2 Madhya Pradesh judges

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the suo motu writ petition registered in connection with the termination of services of six female civil judges by the Madhya Pradesh government, of which two are yet to be reinstated. On the last date of hearing, the top court had slammed the state high court for terminating the services of …

Madhya Pradesh HC Lays Procedure For Pregnancy Termination In Rape Cases, Pulls Up Trial Court For 'Cruel' Approach Towards Minor Survivor
1 week ago

Madhya Pradesh HC Lays Procedure For Pregnancy Termination In Rape Cases, Pulls Up Trial Court For 'Cruel' Approach Towards Minor Survivor

Live Law  

In a plea concerning termination of over 20-week pregnancy of a minor girl who was stated to be gang raped, the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has given a detailed procedure to be followed by police authorities, district courts and high court registry in order to ensure timely legal and medical help. It is rather cruel for …

Judges should not use Facebook, must work like horse: Supreme Court
1 week, 3 days ago

Judges should not use Facebook, must work like horse: Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court has underscored the need for judges to lead disciplined lives, urging them to avoid social media and refrain from expressing personal opinions on judicial matters. The remarks came while hearing a case involving the termination of two women judicial officers by the Madhya Pradesh High Court over alleged unsatisfactory performance during their probation periods. Senior advocate R …

Judge should live like hermit, work like a horse; no place for flamboyance: SC
1 week, 3 days ago

Judge should live like hermit, work like a horse; no place for flamboyance: SC

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: There is no place for flamboyance among judges, the Supreme Court observed on Thursday as it advised those joining judicial service to refrain from using social media. Dealing with a suo motu case against a decision of the Madhya Pradesh high court to terminate two women judicial officers, a bench headed by justice BV Nagarathna came across a …

‘Wish men menstruated, only then they would understand’: SC slams firing of MP women judges
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Wish men menstruated, only then they would understand’: SC slams firing of MP women judges

India TV News  

The Supreme Court rapped the Madhya Pradesh High Court for terminating the services of women civil judges in the state and declining to reinstate them. The two judge bench comprising him and Justice N Kotiswar Singh said that disposal rate of cases cannot be a yardstick when judges were suffering mentally and physically. The top court in January had taken …

'Wish men menstruate': Supreme Court questions criteria for woman judge's sacking
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Wish men menstruate': Supreme Court questions criteria for woman judge's sacking

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday spoke against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's criteria behind sacking a woman judge, and said her predicament due to a miscarriage was not taken into consideration. The Supreme Court bench, led by Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh also sought clarification from the high court on the criteria for the termination of civil …

‘If only men menstruated...’: SC on firing women judges
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘If only men menstruated...’: SC on firing women judges

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned Madhya Pradesh high court’s decision to sack a woman civil judge for low disposal of cases, noting that the court ignored her physical and mental trauma following a miscarriage. The Supreme Court of India “I wish men had menstruation, then only they would understand,” justice BV Nagarathna observed while hearing a suo motu petition …

'If Men Had Menstruation, They'll Know' : Supreme Court Questions MP HC Over Dismissal Of Lady Judge Following Miscarriage
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'If Men Had Menstruation, They'll Know' : Supreme Court Questions MP HC Over Dismissal Of Lady Judge Following Miscarriage

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today expressed strong remarks against the criteria set by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in assessing the performance of lady judicial officers in which the High Court ignored to accommodate the mental and physical ailment suffered by the judge due to miscarriage.A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and NK Singh, while hearing a suo moto case against …

'If men menstruated, they'd understand': SC slams Madhya Pradesh HC for firing women judges
Trending News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'If men menstruated, they'd understand': SC slams Madhya Pradesh HC for firing women judges

New Indian Express  

In a turn of anguish and displeasure during the hearing in the Madhya Pradesh women judges termination case, the Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the state High Court for terminating the services of women civil judges in the State and refused to reinstate some of them. "I wish men had menstruation, then only, they would understand," a two-judge Bench of …

Supreme Court Asks Full Court Of MP High Court To Re-Consider Dismissal of 6 Women Judicial Officers
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Asks Full Court Of MP High Court To Re-Consider Dismissal of 6 Women Judicial Officers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, in a suo motu writ petition registered regarding the simultaneous termination of services of 6 female civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, asked the full court of the MP High Court to reconsider the issue. The State government's decision was preceded by the meeting of the Administrative Committee of the High Court recommending the termination of these judicial …

SC asks Madhya Pradesh HC to re-examine termination of six women civil judges
4 months, 4 weeks ago

SC asks Madhya Pradesh HC to re-examine termination of six women civil judges

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court recently directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to re-examine its order to terminate the services of six women civil judges. In January, the Supreme Court had issued a notice to the Registrar General of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in the suo motu case. The Supreme Court had taken suo motu cognisance on January 12 …

Supreme Court Informed Of Madhya Pradesh High Court's Refusal To Reconsider Dismissal Of 6 Women Judges
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Informed Of Madhya Pradesh High Court's Refusal To Reconsider Dismissal Of 6 Women Judges

Live Law  

In a suo motu writ petition registered wrt simultaneous termination of services of 6 female civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court was recently apprised that the Administrative Committee of the State High Court has resolved to not re-consider its earlier decision.Taking note, the Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and AG Masih gave time to the parties to file …

Termination of six women judges by Madhya Pradesh govt: SC asks MP HC if it can reconsider its decision
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Termination of six women judges by Madhya Pradesh govt: SC asks MP HC if it can reconsider its decision

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Madhya Pradesh High Court as to whether it can reconsider in 3 weeks its decision to terminate the services of six women judges. A two-judge bench of the Top Court, headed by Justice BV Nagarathna and also comprising Justice Sanjay Karol was hearing a suo motu writ petition initiated by the …

Wife refusing sex with husband amounts to cruelty, valid ground for divorce: Court
11 months, 1 week ago

Wife refusing sex with husband amounts to cruelty, valid ground for divorce: Court

India Today  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled that a woman refusing to have physical relations with her husband amounts to "mental cruelty" and is a valid ground for him to seek divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. A division bench of Justices Sheel Nagu and Vinay Saraf set aside the decision of a Bhopal family court in 2014 which had …

Supreme Court Asks MP HC To Relook Case Of Judge Aspirant Whose Selection Was Cancelled Over 'False' Dog Bite Case
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Asks MP HC To Relook Case Of Judge Aspirant Whose Selection Was Cancelled Over 'False' Dog Bite Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently asked the Madhya Pradesh High Court to have a relook the case of a judicial aspirant, whose name was deleted from the merit list of the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Examination, 2019 due to a "false" criminal complaint. A Division Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia in its order made a prima facie …

Top Feminist Judgements Of 2022 : From Supreme Court & High Courts
1 year, 11 months ago

Top Feminist Judgements Of 2022 : From Supreme Court & High Courts

Live Law  

Indian feminist scholarship has extensively examined embedded patriarchy in legal rules and their application by the courts. Maternity Leave Under CCS Rules Can't Be Denied Because Woman's Husband Has Two Children From His Previous Marriage: Supreme Court Case Title: Deepika Singh versus Central Administrative Tribunal | 2022 LiveLaw 718 Coram: CJI D.Y. Daughter's Right To Inherit Self-Acquired Property Of Father …

Why did the Supreme Court overturn conviction of a Madhya Pradesh man accused of harassing wife?
2 years ago

Why did the Supreme Court overturn conviction of a Madhya Pradesh man accused of harassing wife?

Firstpost  

A bench of justices S Ravindra Bhat and Sudhanshu Dhulia overturned the Madhya Pradesh High Court order, citing multiple dying declarations. It noted that the man was not named in the first declaration alleging cruelty relating to dowry but was named in the second one New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the conviction of a man accused …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : September 12 To September 17,2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : September 12 To September 17,2022

Live Law  

Hyderpora Encounter - "Decent Burial Given, Last Rites Performed By State" : Supreme Court Dismisses Father's Plea For Handing Over Son's Body Case Status: Mohammad Latief Magrey v. Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir And Ors. Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of Goa Cess On Fluid Milk Act, 2000 Case Status: Goa State Co-Op Milk Producers Union …

Magistrates Cannot Extend Time To Complete Investigation In UAPA Cases: Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petition
2 years, 9 months ago

Magistrates Cannot Extend Time To Complete Investigation In UAPA Cases: Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition filed by State of Madhya Pradesh against its judgment holding that magistrates would not be competent to extend the time to complete investigations in UAPA cases.The grounds taken in the Review Petition do not make out any error apparent on record to justify interference, the bench comprising Justices Uday Umesh Lalit, S. Ravindra …

Supreme Court Directs MP HC To Reinstate Resigned Woman District Judge Who Raised Sexual Harassment Complaint Against HC Judge
2 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Directs MP HC To Reinstate Resigned Woman District Judge Who Raised Sexual Harassment Complaint Against HC Judge

Live Law  

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to reinstate a resigned woman Additional District Judge, who had raised sexual harassment allegations against a then sitting judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.The Supreme Court held that her resignation, in the circumstances of the case, cannot be "construed as voluntary" and therefore quashed. …

Reservation In Civic Body Elections : Supreme Court Adjourns Pleas Challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court's Order Of Staying Reservation Notification
3 years ago

Reservation In Civic Body Elections : Supreme Court Adjourns Pleas Challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court's Order Of Staying Reservation Notification

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today adjourned the batch of special leave petitions assailing Madhya Pradesh High Court's interim order of staying the notification dated December 10, 2020, related to the method of reservation in the civic body elections for Monday.The notification dated December 10, 2020 issued by the State reserved the offices of the President of various Municipal Councils and Mayor. …

[Reservation In Civic Body Elections] Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court's Order Of Staying Reservation Notification
3 years ago

[Reservation In Civic Body Elections] Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court's Order Of Staying Reservation Notification

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice in the Special Leave petition assailing Madhya Pradesh High Court's interim order of staying the notification related to method of reservation in the civic body elections.The notice was issued by the bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and CT Ravikumar.The High Court had stayed the notification dated December 10, 2020 to the extent. The Supreme …

Supreme Court Raps State Of Madhya Pradesh For Its Callous Way To Implement Orders Passed By It
3 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Raps State Of Madhya Pradesh For Its Callous Way To Implement Orders Passed By It

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday rapped the State of Madhya Pradesh for its callous way to implement the orders passed by the Top Court. The Top Court on October 21, 2021 had issued notice in the Special Leave Petitions assailing Madhya Pradesh High Court of quashing FIR registered against the accused u/s 420, 467, 468, 472 and 120-B of IPC.The …

Can Criminal Proceedings Continue After Exoneration In Departmental Enquiry On Same Allegations? Plea In Supreme Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Can Criminal Proceedings Continue After Exoneration In Departmental Enquiry On Same Allegations? Plea In Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a special leave petition which has raised the argument that criminal proceedings cannot continue after exoneration in departmental enquiry on the same allegations.The special leave petition is filed against a judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High Court which held that exoneration in departmental inquiry does not entitle an employee to seek quashing. The …

SC Upholds Madhya Pradesh HC's Order to Cancel Advocate's Judge Post over Wife's 498A Complaint
4 years, 2 months ago

SC Upholds Madhya Pradesh HC's Order to Cancel Advocate's Judge Post over Wife's 498A Complaint

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision annul an advocate’s selection as a district judge for subjecting his wife to cruelty at her matrimonial home as per a complaint under Section 498A of the IPC. A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and M R Shah said, “The decision of the examination-cum-selection and appointment committee for …

"Has Become A Trend Now": SC Stays Disciplinary Proceedings Against Madhya Pradesh District Judge On Account Of Sexual Harassment Allegations
4 years, 3 months ago

"Has Become A Trend Now": SC Stays Disciplinary Proceedings Against Madhya Pradesh District Judge On Account Of Sexual Harassment Allegations

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice & also stayed disciplinary proceedings against a Senior District Judge from Madhya Pradesh on account of sexual harassment charges levelled against him by a woman judicial officer in 2018.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubramaniun while issuing notice on the petition remarked that filing complaints against. The …

Discover Related