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.
The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision that a probation period should be considered as work experience for NTPC recruitment. The candidate, not an apprentice, received a regular salary and performed duties akin to permanent employees. The advertisement did not specify exclusion of probationary periods, justifying the Division Bench’s interpretation.