SC reinstates judicial officer in M.P.

Court feels that her resignation couldn’t be construed as voluntary

Published - February 10, 2022 10:38 pm IST - New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the reinstatement of a judicial officer in Madhya Pradesh who resigned in 2014 following an inquiry into her allegations of sexual harassment against a High Court judge, saying her resignation cannot be construed to be voluntary.

A Bench led by Justice L. Nageswara Rao made a point that every effort should be made by judges of the High Court to persuade a judicial officer, who has a good professional track record, from resigning.

Senior advocate Indira Jaising appeared for the judicial officer.

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