INDIA: Chief justice’s accuser quits harassment inquiry

A woman who accused India’s chief justice of sexual harassment has withdrawn from a court inquiry set up to investigate her allegations. In a statement, she questioned its fairness and said she felt “compelled to walk out” over safety concerns. Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the “false and scurrilous” charges were an attempt to “destabilise […]

A woman who accused India’s chief justice of sexual harassment has withdrawn from a court inquiry set up to investigate her allegations.

In a statement, she questioned its fairness and said she felt “compelled to walk out” over safety concerns.

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the “false and scurrilous” charges were an attempt to “destabilise the judiciary”.

The former Supreme Court employee has alleged two instances of misconduct took place in October.