Odisha High Court orders reinstatement of judge who resigned over autistic son's care

The Orissa High Court has ordered the immediate reinstatement of a woman judicial officer whose resignation was accepted by the Odisha government.

The officer had stepped down citing personal reasons related to caring for her autistic son. The high court's directive aims to reverse the acceptance of her resignation and restore her to judicial duty.

The order underscores the court's stance on balancing professional obligations with personal circumstances in cases involving caregiving responsibilities.