Yesterday, On 12th November, The Supreme Court expressed concern over inadequate private washroom facilities for women judges in a Gujarat court, following a letter from a female judicial officer who had to use a senior judge’s restroom. The court emphasized the need for improved infrastructure for female judicial officers during a public interest litigation regarding toilet availability.
The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab and Haryana High Court for failing to reinstate a judicial officer cleared of misconduct charges. The case involved allegations of an affair with a female officer. The Supreme Court directed the High Court to reconsider its decision and highlighted the officer’s entitlement to back wages. The case dates back to 2009.
The Supreme Court has directed the inclusion of a woman judicial officer in committees overseeing women inmates in each West Bengal district. This decision follows concerns about women’s jail conditions, including high pregnancy rates and children living in jails. The expansion aims to enhance women prisoners’ safety and conditions, with a focus on prison reforms.
