Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Supreme Court's 2025 ruling on the reinstatement of women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh?
1. The Supreme Court ruled that quantitative performance metrics must strictly override any medical or maternity-related challenges to maintain judicial efficiency.
2. The Court emphasized that constitutional protections against discrimination require employers to secure a gender-sensitive work environment rather than just increasing female numerical representation.

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B) 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the Court explicitly stated that while gender is not an excuse for poor performance, evaluations must contextually accommodate severe medical emergencies like miscarriages. Statement 2 is correct as the judgment heavily focused on providing an inclusive and sensitive environment for women, noting that mere numerical representation is insufficient without constitutional protections against systemic discrimination.

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