Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Civil Judge Resigns Over Harassment Accusations, Promotion
A judge in India named Aditi Kumar Sharma quit her job because another judge, Rajesh Kumar Gupta, who she accused of harassment, was promoted.
She said the justice system didn't protect her.
Sharma and two other judges had complained about Gupta, but he was still promoted.
Sharma had also been fired before, but was later rehired after a court decision.
She felt the system failed to address her concerns, leading her to resign in protest of the promotion.
Civil Judge Aditi Kumar Sharma resigned in protest over the elevation of District Judge Rajesh Kumar Gupta.
Sharma had accused Gupta of harassment; two other judicial officers raised similar concerns.
Sharma submitted her resignation to the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
The Centre cleared Gupta's elevation to the Madhya Pradesh High Court despite the complaints.
Sharma was previously reinstated after being removed from service during probation reviews.
- Who
- Aditi Kumar Sharma, Rajesh Kumar Gupta, other judicial officers.
- What
- Civil Judge Aditi Kumar Sharma resigned in protest against the elevation of District Judge Rajesh Kumar Gupta to the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- When
- Sharma's resignation came after the Centre approved Gupta's elevation.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Sharma resigned because she believed the system failed to address her harassment allegations against Gupta and to protest his promotion.
Judge's Perspective
Centre and Collegium Actions
Harassment Allegations
Judge's Perspective
Accusations of harassment against District Judge Rajesh Kumar Gupta.
Centre and Collegium Actions
Elevation of Judge Gupta despite harassment allegations.
- Judge's Name
- Aditi Kumar Sharma
- District Judge
- Rajesh Kumar Gupta
- Reason for Resignation
- Protest of Gupta's elevation and alleged failure of justice system
- Accusation
- Harassment
- Court
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Action
- Resignation