Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Madhya Pradesh Judge Returns to Service After Chief Justice's Intervention
A judge in Madhya Pradesh, India, named Aditi Kumar Sharma, quit her job because she felt harassed by another judge.
She changed her mind and went back to work after the head judge of the High Court stepped in and promised to look into her complaints fairly.
The judge had resigned after the person she accused of harassment was promoted to a higher court position.
In her resignation, she stated that she lost faith in the justice system.
The judge has now returned to her position.
Judge Aditi Kumar Sharma, who resigned after accusing another judicial officer of harassment, rejoined service.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court's internal committee assured Sharma her grievances would be investigated fairly.
Chief Justice Sajeev Sachdeva is believed to have personally intervened, convincing Sharma to return.
Sharma resigned after the judicial officer she accused of harassment was elevated to the High Court.
Sharma's resignation cited a loss of faith in justice within the judicial system.
- Who
- Aditi Kumar Sharma, a judge; Sajeev Sachdeva, the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court; Rajesh Kumar Gupta, another judicial officer.
- What
- Judge Aditi Kumar Sharma rejoined service after resigning due to harassment allegations.
- When
- Sharma rejoined on August 20, after resigning earlier.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Sharma rejoined after the Chief Justice's intervention and assurances of a fair investigation into her harassment claims.
- Judge
- Aditi Kumar Sharma
- Reason for Resignation
- Accusations of harassment
- Intervention
- Chief Justice Sajeev Sachdeva
- Rejoining Date
- August 20
- Previous Position
- Shahdol Civil judge (junior division)
- Accused
- District Judge Rajesh Kumar Gupta