MP woman district judge seeks reinstatement

Seeking reinstatement, the woman district judge from Madhya Pradesh who had resigned after making allegations of sexual harassment against a judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court told the apex court that she doesn't want to pursue the case further.

New Delhi: The woman district judge from Madhya Pradesh who resigned after making allegations of sexual harassment against a judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that she is only seeking reinstatement.

Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, appearing on behalf of the district judge, told the top court that she is not willing to pursue the complaint of sexual harassment against Justice SK Gangele anymore.

"She is seeking to be reinstated as a judge in light of the findings of the inquiry Committee. She is ready to leave the whole episode behind and would like to be reinstated anywhere in north India. She is ready to forego her remuneration for the period for which she was not in the judicial services. However, she is not ready to forego her seniority," said Jaising on behalf of the district judge.

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Jaising further told the court that all her ACR says that she was an excellent judge and because of her extra ordinary performance she was given additional charges and was also part of the Vishaka committee.

The bench led by the Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde, was hearing the matter and seemed to be inclined to consider the plea but only after the Holi as hearing on Sabrimala will start from Monday.

It is to be noted that the Court asked counsel for the Madhya Pradesh High Court to seek instructions on the issue and adjourned the matter till March 16.