Former Judge Deepali Sharma Reinstated by Uttarakhand High Court, 2021 Dismissal Quashed

• Former Haridwar judge Deepali Sharma, dismissed in 2021 over charges of assaulting a minor, has been reinstated by the Uttarakhand High Court.
• The High Court's Chief Justice Court quashed the government order that terminated her services, citing inconsistencies in the investigation report.
• The court noted that the minor girl's age was not accurately assessed, and necessary court permission was not obtained during the initial inquiry.
• The complaint against Deepali Sharma originated from an anonymous email alleging ill-treatment, denial of food, and physical assault of a 14-year-old girl.
• An ADJ Haridwar investigation in 2018 reportedly found 20 injury marks on the girl, leading to a committee of 9 judges recommending her removal.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand High Court reinstates former judge Deepali Sharma, quashing her 2021 dismissal over procedural flaws.