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SC Reinstates Two Women Judges, Cites Gender Sensitivity

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-01T10:40:24.542099+05:30

- The Supreme Court reinstated two Madhya Pradesh women judicial officers, terming their termination by the High Court as 'punitive, arbitrary and illegal.' - The court emphasized the need for a safe and gender-sensitive work environment for women in the judiciary. - Justice Nagarathna highlighted the importance of diversity in the judiciary for better decision-making. - The ruling stressed that gender considerations should be factored into holistic decision-making, especially during pregnancy and maternity. - The officers will be reinstated within 15 days, with their termination period not affecting their careers, but without salary for that period. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/need-to-be-sensitive-towards-women-says-sc-quashes-sacking-of-two-judicial-officers-in-mp/articleshow/118639904.cms), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/arbitrary-and-illegal-sc-sets-aside-2-judicial-officers-termination-101740767683295.html)

The Supreme Court reinstated two Madhya Pradesh women judicial officers, terming their termination by the High Court as 'punitive, arbitrary and illegal.'
The court emphasized the need for a safe and gender-sensitive work environment for women in the judiciary.
Justice Nagarathna highlighted the importance of diversity in the judiciary for better decision-making.
The ruling stressed that gender considerations should be factored into holistic decision-making, especially during pregnancy and maternity.
The officers will be reinstated within 15 days, with their termination period not affecting their careers, but without salary for that period.

Source: The Times Of India, Hindustan Times