Archive · 11 Jun 2025
SC Reviews Judicial Officer's Plea Over Child Care Leave
Imagine a judge who asked for time off to take care of her child.
The court said no, and only gave her a little bit of time.
The judge is now saying this wasn't fair and has asked the top court, the Supreme Court, to step in.
The judge also said the court gave her a bad review because she complained.
The court says they followed the rules.
Now, the Supreme Court will look at both sides to see what happened and make sure everything was done correctly.
Supreme Court is reviewing the Jharkhand High Court's denial of child care leave to a judicial officer.
The officer, an additional district judge, sought six months of leave but was granted 92 days.
She alleges retaliatory adverse remarks were made in her annual confidential report.
The High Court argues the leave sanctioned complies with Child Care Leave Rules.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the High Court registry regarding the matter.
- Who
- A woman additional district judge, the Jharkhand High Court, and the Supreme Court.
- What
- The Supreme Court is examining the denial of child care leave to a Jharkhand judicial officer.
- When
- The Supreme Court issued notices on Wednesday, with responses due in four weeks, and posted the petition in August.
- Where
- The case involves the Jharkhand High Court and the Supreme Court of India.
- Why
- The judicial officer is challenging the denial of her requested child care leave and alleged retaliatory actions.
Judicial Officer
Jharkhand High Court
Leave Entitlement
Judicial Officer
Denied full child care leave.
Jharkhand High Court
High Court sanctioned a portion of the leave in accordance with regulations.
Retaliation Allegations
Judicial Officer
Adverse remarks were made in her annual report in retaliation.
Jharkhand High Court
No action was done to go against her request
- Judicial Officer
- Additional District Judge
- Leave Requested
- Six Months
- Leave Granted
- 92 Days
- Leave Rules
- 730 Days in Career
- Judgement Delivery
- Potentially affected by long leaves
- Adverse Remarks
- Alleged in ACR
