‘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 civil judges in Madhya Pradesh. The top court's observation came when it noted the criteria adopted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in dealing with the female judges. In June 2023, the Madhya Pradesh government terminated the services of the six judges following a recommendation by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

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Sensitive Work Environment Must Be Ensured For Growing Number Of Women Judicial Officers : Supreme Court
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sensitive Work Environment Must Be Ensured For Growing Number Of Women Judicial Officers : Supreme Court

Live Law  

While setting aside the dismissal of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court on Friday underscored the importance of being sensitive to the gender-specific difficulties faced by women, while assessing their performance. "While gender is not a rescue for poor performance, it is a critical condition which may weigh for holistic decision-making at certain times and stages …

Sensitive Work Environment Must Be Ensured For Growing Number Of Women Judicial Officers : Supreme Court
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sensitive Work Environment Must Be Ensured For Growing Number Of Women Judicial Officers : Supreme Court

Live Law  

While setting aside the dismissal of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court on Friday underscored the importance of being sensitive to the gender-specific difficulties faced by women, while assessing their performance. "While gender is not a rescue for poor performance, it is a critical condition which may weigh for holistic decision-making at certain times and stages …

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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3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Lays Down SOP For Termination Of Pregnancy Upto & Beyond 24 Weeks In Sexual Assault Cases
1 month ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Lays Down SOP For Termination Of Pregnancy Upto & Beyond 24 Weeks In Sexual Assault Cases

Live Law  

The Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a suo motu reference petition, laid down standard procedures for termination of pregnancies up to 24 weeks and for pregnancies exceeding 24 weeks in cases concerning rape and sexual assault. The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain observed, “…in case of survivors of sexual …

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 …

‘Judges must avoid social media use, refrain from opinion on rulings’: Supreme Court
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Judges must avoid social media use, refrain from opinion on rulings’: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that judges should avoid using social media or expressing opinions on judgments, saying that the judicial profession demands a hermit-like lifestyle and tireless dedication. The Supreme Court criticised the Madhya Pradesh High Court for dismissing a woman judge based on performance, without considering her health issues, including a miscarriage. News agency PTI reported that …

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

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 …

‘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 …

'Wish men menstruate': Supreme Court questions criteria for woman judge's sacking
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
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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 …

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 …

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 …

Dismissal Of Woman During Her Absence From Employment Or Pregnancy Has To Be Dealt By Prescribed Authority Under Maternity Benefit Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dismissal Of Woman During Her Absence From Employment Or Pregnancy Has To Be Dealt By Prescribed Authority Under Maternity Benefit Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court single bench of Justice Subodh Abhyankar held that dismissal of a woman during her absence from employment or pregnancy has to be dealt by the prescribed authority only, before whom, an efficacious alternative remedy, by way of an appeal, as provided under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 lies. In considering the legality of dismissing a …

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 …

Why did the Supreme Court overturn conviction of a Madhya Pradesh man accused of harassing wife?
2 years, 3 months 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 …

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

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 …

'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 …

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 …

Madhya Pradesh HC Denies Termination Of 24 Weeks Old Foetus [Read Judgment]
4 years, 11 months ago

Madhya Pradesh HC Denies Termination Of 24 Weeks Old Foetus [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday dismissed the petition of a BA student, seeking termination of her 24 weeks old pregnancy. The only two exceptions provided therein are if the medical practitioners are of an opinion that continuance of the pregnancy would involve a risk to the life of the pregnant woman or of grave injury physical or mental …

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 …

Former Madhya Pradesh HC Judge passes away; HC honours her by not conducting Death Reference [Read Letter]
8 years, 11 months ago

Former Madhya Pradesh HC Judge passes away; HC honours her by not conducting Death Reference [Read Letter]

Live Law  

In 2014, Former Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Justice Manjusha P. Namjoshi wrote a letter to the Administrative Judge requesting not to conduct death reference on her death, and not to suspend judicial work either.She had written further in the letter “what I feel is that we as a public or government servants or constitutional authorities are trustees …

Former Madhya Pradesh HC Judge passes away; HC honours her by not conducting Death Reference [Read Letter]
8 years, 11 months ago

Former Madhya Pradesh HC Judge passes away; HC honours her by not conducting Death Reference [Read Letter]

Live Law  

In 2014, Former Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Justice Manjusha P. Namjoshi wrote a letter to the Administrative Judge requesting not to conduct death reference on her death, and not to suspend judicial work either.She had written further in the letter “what I feel is that we as a public or government servants or constitutional authorities are trustees …

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