Supreme Court Asks Jharkhand HC to ‘Gracefully’ Consider Judge’s Transfer Plea

The Supreme Court directed the Jharkhand High Court to “gracefully” consider the transfer plea of Additional District Judge Kashika M Prasad, a single mother, who sought retention at Hazaribag or transfer to Bokaro for her son’s education.

A Bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran emphasised that the request was not about convenience but necessity, cautioning the High Court against acting “egoistically.”

The Court noted that judicial officers deserve parental consideration from the High Court.

The Court also recalled that only 92 of the 194 days of child care leave earlier sought by the judge had been sanctioned.