Hello friends, Today we are going to talk about a decision that not only strengthens the position of women in the justice system but also sets an example. The Supreme Court has ordered the reinstatement of two women judicial officers, terming their dismissal as ‘wrong, arbitrary and illegal’. This decision is a ray of hope for all those who are facing injustice.

What was the whole matter?

In the year 2023, the Madhya Pradesh High Court terminated the services of six women civil judges. The reason for this decision was stated to be their ‘unsatisfactory performance’. The matter reached the Supreme Court and on 17 December 2024, the apex court reserved its decision on it. However, on August 1, 2024, the full bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court reconsidered its earlier decision and decided to reinstate four women judges – Jyoti Varkade, Sonakshi Joshi, Priya Sharma and Rachna Atulkar Joshi with conditions. But two judicial officers, Aditi Kumar Sharma and Sarita Chaudhary, were excluded from this reinstatement.

Supreme Court gave justice

The matter of not reinstating Aditi Kumar Sharma and Sarita Chaudhary reached the Supreme Court. The bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh termed this decision as wrong and said that it is ‘punitive, arbitrary and illegal’. Along with this, the Supreme Court ordered the reinstatement of both the women judicial officers within 15 days. While pronouncing the verdict, Justice Nagarathna also said that this issue should also be seen in the context of the status of women in the Indian judiciary.

Why is this decision special?

This decision is not limited to the reinstatement of two women judicial officers, but it gives a broad message that no employee can be denied justice wrongly. Especially when it comes to women associated with the judicial system, it becomes even more important. This decision is a symbol of victory of justice. This shows that if injustice happens, institutions like the Supreme Court stand up to provide justice. It is also an inspiration for all women who are fighting for their rights.

Disclaimer: Friends, this article is written for informational purposes only. The information given in it is based on various news sources. Consult official sources for any legal opinion.

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