The Supreme Court criticized the Madhya Pradesh High Court for dismissing women judges based on performance metrics during their probation, emphasizing the necessity for equitable treatment regardless of gender. The justices voiced concerns over mental health impacts on judges and will revisit the matter on December 12, following ongoing appeals related to terminations.
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Khushboo Saifi’s appeal to the Supreme Court focuses on the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception under Section 375 of the IPC. The Supreme Court will hear the case after the Centre submits its response. The Delhi High Court issued conflicting opinions on the exception, emphasizing the need for legal clarity on women’s rights in marriage.
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The Supreme Court has requested a response from bar leader Rajiv Khosla regarding a petition by former Delhi district court judge Sujata Kohli, challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to exonerate Khosla in a contempt case. Khosla’s discharge was based on insufficient evidence to prove guilt. The case will be reviewed in three weeks.
Today(on 16th July), Senior Advocate Indira Jaising asked the Supreme Court to prioritize the pending marital rape issue, which faced delays during a tax case discussion led by Chief Justice Chandrachud. The case challenges the exemption of married women from filing rape charges against their husbands. Justices have differing views on the constitutional validity of this exemption.