Supreme Court Directs MP HC To Reinstate Resigned Woman District Judge Who Raised Sexual Harassment Complaint Against HC Judge
3 years, 1 month 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. 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. Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 150 Case no.|date: WP1137 OF 2018 | 10 Feb 2022 Coram : Justices L. Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai Counsel: Sr. Adv Indira Jaising for petitioner, SG Tushar Mehta for respondents Head Notes Practice and Procedure - In some High Courts, a practice is followed, that whenever a Judicial Officer having good track record tenders his/her resignation, an attempt is made by the Senior Judges of the High Court to counsel and persuade him/her to withdraw the resignation. Transfer Guidelines/Policy of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh - Transfer Policy may not be enforceable in law, but when the Transfer Policy has been framed by the MP High Court for administration of the District Judiciary, every Judicial Officer will have a legitimate expectation that such a Policy should be given due weightage, when the cases of Judicial Officers for transfer are being considered.

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Dismissal Of Two Women Judicial Officers In MP, Says Sensitivity Must Be Shown To Women's Difficulties
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Sets Aside Dismissal Of Two Women Judicial Officers In MP, Says Sensitivity Must Be Shown To Women's Difficulties

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today set aside the termination of services of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh, after finding it to be "punitive, arbitrary and illegal. The Supreme Court today set aside the termination of services of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh, after finding it to be "punitive, arbitrary and illegal." The Court directed the Madhya Pradesh …

Supreme Court Sets Aside Dismissal Of Two Lady Judicial Officers In MP, Calls For Sensitivity Towards Women's Difficulties
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Sets Aside Dismissal Of Two Lady Judicial Officers In MP, Calls For Sensitivity Towards Women's Difficulties

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today set aside the termination of services of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh, after finding it to be "punitive, arbitrary and illegal. The Supreme Court today set aside the termination of services of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh, after finding it to be "punitive, arbitrary and illegal." The Court directed the Madhya Pradesh …

Supreme Court reinstates 2 women judges: Termination was stigmatic in nature
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court reinstates 2 women judges: Termination was stigmatic in nature

India Today  

Emphasising the need for a conducive environment for women judges in India to flourish, the Supreme Court on Friday reinstated two judges in Madhya Pradesh after they were dismissed from service following adverse reports by the High Court. Noting that one of the judges had to be hospitalised due to Covid-19 and then suffered a miscarriage, the top court said …

SC sets aside termination of two women judicial officers in MP; orders reinstatement
3 weeks ago

SC sets aside termination of two women judicial officers in MP; orders reinstatement

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the terminating order of services of two Madhya Pradesh judicial officers, and reinstated them after observing that their termination as "punitive, arbitrary and illegal". It is significant to note that out of a total of six women judges, four of them were reinstated following the top court's intervention in September last …

MP HC Bar President Expresses Regret Over Letter To CJI Seeking Probe Into Alleged Demolition Of A Temple At Chief Justice's Residence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MP HC Bar President Expresses Regret Over Letter To CJI Seeking Probe Into Alleged Demolition Of A Temple At Chief Justice's Residence

Live Law  

The President of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association, Advocate Dhanya Kumar Jain, has written a letter to Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait expressing his regret over complaining to the CJI last month and seeking an inquiry into the alleged removal of a Hanuman temple from the official residence of the High Court Chief Justice. For context, in his …

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

SC: MP HC Didn't Consider Woman Judge's Miscarriage Before Sacking
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SC: MP HC Didn't Consider Woman Judge's Miscarriage Before Sacking

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Wish men have menstruation, the Supreme Court has remarked, censuring the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to sack a woman judge in the state based on performance and not considering her predicament due to a miscarriage. On November 11, 2023, the top court took a suo motu cognisance of the termination of six women civil judges by the …

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

‘If men menstruated, they would understand’: SC slams Madhya Pradesh HC for sacking women judges
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘If men menstruated, they would understand’: SC slams Madhya Pradesh HC for sacking women judges

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took strong exception to the termination of women civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, criticizing the criteria used for their dismissal and remarking that men would understand the situation if they experienced menstruation. A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and N. Kotiswar Singh made this comment while hearing a case related to the termination of female …

‘Wish men menstruated, only then they would understand’: SC slams firing of MP women judges
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sacked woman judge turns advocate, fights her case in Chhattisgarh HC, gets reinstated
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sacked woman judge turns advocate, fights her case in Chhattisgarh HC, gets reinstated

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: Akanksha Bhardwaj, a 34-year-old civil judge appointed in December 2013, successfully challenged her termination in the Chhattisgarh High Court and has now resumed her duties at the Mahasamund District Court. Following the committee's findings, the Standing Committee under the Chhattisgarh High Court rules recommended Bhardwaj's termination in February 2017. In an earlier ruling, the High Court had set aside …

'If men menstruated, they'd understand': SC slams Madhya Pradesh HC for firing women judges
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sexual harassment cases can’t be quashed even if accused, survivor patch up: Supreme Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Sexual harassment cases can’t be quashed even if accused, survivor patch up: Supreme Court

Firstpost  

The verdict, which was reserved way back in October 2023, came in a matter that dealt with the question of whether a High Court, in exercise of its powers under Section 482 CrPC, can quash a sexual harassment case based on compromise between the accused and the survivor. Supreme Court on Thursday set aside Rajasthan High Court’s decision to quash …

Reinstate sacked judicial officers, SC orders MP high court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Reinstate sacked judicial officers, SC orders MP high court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Madhya Pradesh high court to take immediate steps to reinstate four out of six women judicial officers, who were terminated from duty in May last year primarily for not meeting the required standards of case disposal. “The high court may issue orders as expeditiously as possible so that the officers can rejoin duty …

MP High Court Stays Proceedings Initiated By Children Against Parents For 'Starvation, Physical Abuse & Forbidding Them From Watching TV'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

MP High Court Stays Proceedings Initiated By Children Against Parents For 'Starvation, Physical Abuse & Forbidding Them From Watching TV'

Live Law  

Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the trial court proceedings arising out of a FIR lodged against a couple by their 21-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son, alleging harassment, including physical abuse, starvation and forbiddance from watching TV. Though the accused tried to forcefully take them back from the aunt's residence, even the local police station did not permit the …

Supreme Court Asks Full Court Of MP High Court To Re-Consider Dismissal of 6 Women Judicial Officers
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 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 …

'Move HC' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Transgender Activist's Plea To Quash FIRs For Fasting Unto Death On Manipur Crisis
11 months, 1 week ago

'Move HC' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Transgender Activist's Plea To Quash FIRs For Fasting Unto Death On Manipur Crisis

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain writ petition filed under Article 32 by transgender activist Ms Malem Thongam who sought to quash the FIRs registered against her for fasting until death to protest against the ongoing Manipur crisis. The Court has given the liberty to approach the Manipur High Court under a section 482 CrPC Petition. "But now the …

Supreme Court Informed Of Madhya Pradesh High Court's Refusal To Reconsider Dismissal Of 6 Women Judges
1 year 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To P&H High Court On Plea Seeking Transparent Transfer Policy For Staff Of District Judiciary
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To P&H High Court On Plea Seeking Transparent Transfer Policy For Staff Of District Judiciary

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently issued notice to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a petition filed by a Court staff challenging his transfer. He contended that in the absence of a transfer policy, Grade III and IV employees working in subordinate courts under the High Court faced arbitrary transfers which are often punitive in nature. For fair adjudication and …

Supreme Court Asks MP HC To Relook Case Of Judge Aspirant Whose Selection Was Cancelled Over 'False' Dog Bite Case
1 year, 7 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 …

Supreme Court Rejects Advocates' Association's Plea Challenging HC Instructions To District Courts On Disposal Of Old Cases
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects Advocates' Association's Plea Challenging HC Instructions To District Courts On Disposal Of Old Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, refused to entertain a petition filed by the OBC Advocates Welfare Association assailing the legality of three circulars issued by the Madhya Pradesh High Court asking District and Sessions Courts to dispose of 25 of their oldest cases every quarter to clear pendency. The Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court intervened and asked …

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction To Woman In Same-Sex Relationship To Undergo Counselling
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction To Woman In Same-Sex Relationship To Undergo Counselling

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed an order passed by the Kerala High Court directing a 23-year old woman, who is stated to be in a same-sex relationship, to undertake counselling. The High Court passed the order in a habeas corpus petition field by her same-sex partner alleging that she had been illegally detained by her parents.Challenging the High Court …

Top Feminist Judgements Of 2022 : From Supreme Court & High Courts
2 years, 2 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 …

Madras High Court former Chief Justice maintains silence on CBI exonerating her
2 years, 3 months ago

Madras High Court former Chief Justice maintains silence on CBI exonerating her

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court’s former Chief Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani, whose resignation from the coveted post created a furore in 2019, has decided to maintain silence even after the Lok Sabha was informed of the Central Bureau of Investigation not having found any cognisable offence made out in the reference made against her by the Supreme Court’s Secretary-General on September …

MP High Court Directs Husband Accused Of Beating Wife To Stay At In-Laws House For 1 Month To 'Reunite' Family
3 years ago

MP High Court Directs Husband Accused Of Beating Wife To Stay At In-Laws House For 1 Month To 'Reunite' Family

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently directed a man who has been accused of beating his wife to live with his wife at his in-laws' place for one month "so that the family gets reunited for all times to come".The order came from the bench of Justice Rohit Arya on a habeas corpus plea filed by his wife seeking a …

'Resignation Not Voluntary': SC Orders Reinstatement of Woman Judicial Judge
3 years, 1 month ago

'Resignation Not Voluntary': SC Orders Reinstatement of Woman Judicial Judge

The Quint  

Meanwhile, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared for the Registrar General of the high court, said that the whole issue of a 'hostile work environment,' which allegedly forced the woman to resign, was being brought up four years after her allegations of sexual harassment. In December 2017, a Rajya Sabha-appointed panel that looked into the allegations gave the high court …

MP officer who alleged sexual harassment by High Court judge to be reinstated
3 years, 1 month ago

MP officer who alleged sexual harassment by High Court judge to be reinstated

India TV News  

MP officer who alleged sexual harassment by High Court judge to be reinstated A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai set aside the order accepting her resignation and directed her reinstatement as additional district judge in the Madhya Pradesh judiciary. A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai set aside the order accepting …

Supreme Court Raps State Of Madhya Pradesh For Its Callous Way To Implement Orders Passed By It
3 years, 4 months 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 …

CJI’s final push for collegium to appoint 1st SC judge in his tenure
4 years ago

CJI’s final push for collegium to appoint 1st SC judge in his tenure

Hindustan Times  

Just over a month away from his retirement, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has made the final push for the collegium to make its first recommendation of a judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court during his 14-month tenure. The discussion took place on a list of at least five names, drawn up by CJI Bobde, from among …

'We Can't Allow Sexual Harassment Cases To Be Swept Under The Carpet' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Judicial Officer's Plea Against Disciplinary Proceedings
4 years ago

'We Can't Allow Sexual Harassment Cases To Be Swept Under The Carpet' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Judicial Officer's Plea Against Disciplinary Proceedings

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked a former District Judge from Madhya Pradesh to withdraw the petition filed by him challenging the disciplinary proceedings initiated by the MP High Court over the sexual harassment allegations made by a junior judicial officer. In the Court's previous hearing, Senior Advocate Ravindra Shrivastava,appearing for the Madhya Pradesh High Court, had read out the …

'To Flirt With A Junior Not An Acceptable Conduct For A Judge' : Supreme Court To MP Judge Facing Disciplinary Proceedings For Sexual Harassment
4 years, 1 month ago

'To Flirt With A Junior Not An Acceptable Conduct For A Judge' : Supreme Court To MP Judge Facing Disciplinary Proceedings For Sexual Harassment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed reluctance to entertain a petition filed by a former District Judge from Madhya Pradesh challenging the disciplinary proceedings initiated by the MP High Court over the sexual harassment allegations made by a junior judicial officer.Appearing for the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Senior Advocate Ravindra Srivastava read out before a bench headed by the. The …

"Not Maintainable": Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Removal Of Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
4 years, 3 months ago

"Not Maintainable": Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Removal Of Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea seeking appropriate action against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for making public allegations against Justice N V Ramana, the second senior judge of the Supreme Court.A bench of Justices SK Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy observed,"The petitioners have made a dual prayer. The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the …

SC Upholds Madhya Pradesh HC's Order to Cancel Advocate's Judge Post over Wife's 498A Complaint
4 years, 5 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, 6 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 …

SC Asks Madhya Pradesh HC To Consider Reinstatement Ex-District Judge Who Alleged Sexual Harassment Against HC Judge
4 years, 8 months ago

SC Asks Madhya Pradesh HC To Consider Reinstatement Ex-District Judge Who Alleged Sexual Harassment Against HC Judge

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has recommended to the Madhya Pradesh High Court to consider the reinstatement of the former Additional District and Sessions Judge from Madhya Pradesh who had made allegations of sexual harassment against a sitting Judge of the High Court. A Bench of Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, and Justices R. Subhash Reddy and AS Bopanna heard the …

MP HC Chief Justice Inaugurates New Court Complexes, ADR & Mediation Centres
4 years, 9 months ago

MP HC Chief Justice Inaugurates New Court Complexes, ADR & Mediation Centres

Live Law  

On 30.05.2020 at 10:30 A.M„ Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal, the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, in presence of Justice Sanjay Yadav, Administrative Judge, High Court of M.P. has e-inaugurated, through Video Conferencing, total 8 newly constructed buildings, comprising six newly constructed court complexes namely 1. Civil Court Complex Nepanagar District Burhanpur and one Condominium Building, a residential complex …

National Lockdown: MP HC To Remain Closed Till April 14; Urgent Matters To Be taken With Permission Of CJ Via Video Conferencing [Read Circular]
4 years, 11 months ago

National Lockdown: MP HC To Remain Closed Till April 14; Urgent Matters To Be taken With Permission Of CJ Via Video Conferencing [Read Circular]

Live Law  

In view of the unprecedented National Lockdown announced by the PM last night, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has decided that the high court as well the courts subordinate to it will remain closed till April 14. Additionally, the High Court has issued the following instructions: Entry in person to the High Court at Main Seat Jabalpur and Benches at …

CJI Hints At 'Peaceful Conclusion' For Case Of ADJ Who Had To Resign After Accusing HC Judge Of Sexual Harassment
5 years, 1 month ago

CJI Hints At 'Peaceful Conclusion' For Case Of ADJ Who Had To Resign After Accusing HC Judge Of Sexual Harassment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the plea seeking reinstatement of an Additional District Judge in Madhya Pradesh who had to resign after raising sexual harassment allegations against Madya Pradesh High Court judge Justice S.K. Gangele.Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, heading the bench, asked Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, lawyer of the former ADJ, whether she would be. Chief …

Bengaluru Advocates Association Writes To CJI Seeking Reasons Behind Decisions On Justices Tahilramani, Kureshi [Read Letter]
5 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru Advocates Association Writes To CJI Seeking Reasons Behind Decisions On Justices Tahilramani, Kureshi [Read Letter]

Live Law  

The Advocates' Association of Bengaluru has urged the CJI Ranjan Gogoi to ensure transparency in the appointment of Judges, Chief Justices of high courts, Judges of Supreme Court and their transfers and has asked him to disclose the reasons behind some of the most "mysterious" transfers of judges. The Association also said that the decision to transfer Justice Tahilramani to …

HC Can Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officer Facing Sexual Harassment Allegations: SC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 6 months ago

HC Can Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officer Facing Sexual Harassment Allegations: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, dismissed a writ petition filed by a Judicial Officer of Delhi Higher Judicial Services, who is facing disciplinary proceedings alleging sexual harassment.A Junior Judicial Assistant had filed a complaint against the judicial officer alleging sexual harassment at work place. The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, dismissed a writ petition filed by a Judicial Officer of Delhi …

Will Take A Decision On Elevation Of Justice Kureshi Within A Week, Centre Tells SC
5 years, 7 months ago

Will Take A Decision On Elevation Of Justice Kureshi Within A Week, Centre Tells SC

Live Law  

The Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Friday told the Supreme Court that the Centre will take a call on the SC Collegium's recommendation to elevate Justice Akil Kureshi as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court within a week.On this, the bench of CJI Ranjan Gogoi, Justices S A Bobde and Abdul Nazeer adjourned the hearing of the petition filed …

Gujarat HC Advocates Association Protests Against Delay In Notifying Appointment Of Justice Kureshi As CJ Of MP HC [Read Resolution]
5 years, 9 months ago

Gujarat HC Advocates Association Protests Against Delay In Notifying Appointment Of Justice Kureshi As CJ Of MP HC [Read Resolution]

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court Advocates Association has passed a resolution protesting the delay in notifying the appointment of Justice A Kureshi as the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, which was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on May 10.Referring to the fact that another proposal made by the Collegium on the same day - that of Justice D …

Injustice Has Been Done To The Complainant : Justice Lokur On Clean Chit To CJI In Sexual Harassment Allegations
5 years, 9 months ago

Injustice Has Been Done To The Complainant : Justice Lokur On Clean Chit To CJI In Sexual Harassment Allegations

Live Law  

"On a consideration of the overall facts, it does appear that some injustice has been done to the staffer", opined former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur about the manner in which the Supreme Court dealt with sexual harassment allegations raised by a former employee of the Court against the Chief Justice of India.In an article written in the …

SC's handling of sexual harassment charge against CJI raises questions about its future as repository of public trust
5 years, 10 months ago

SC's handling of sexual harassment charge against CJI raises questions about its future as repository of public trust

Firstpost  

A former woman employee of the Supreme Court wrote a letter to the judges of the Supreme Court, giving a fairly detailed account of how she was allegedly harassed and victimised by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. A former woman employee of the Supreme Court wrote a letter to the judges of the court, giving a fairly detailed account …

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