ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE, X vs REGISTRAR GENERAL, HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH .

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition filed by a former Additional District and Sessions Judge alleging sexual harassment by a sitting High Court Judge. The Court emphasized the need for due process to ascertain the authenticity of the allegations, highlighting the sensitivity of the matter and the importance of protecting the identities of both parties. The Court referred to the Vishaka guidelines and the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Dekaiti Aur Vyapaharan Prabhavit Kshotra Adhiniyam, 1981, underscoring the judicial responsibility to ensure a fair investigation into the claims made.