The Supreme Court has ordered a review of the 2023 Gender Stereotypes Handbook after concerns were raised by judges over its language and content. A new expert committee will now draft simpler, more contextual guidelines to improve judicial sensitivity in sexual offence cases.
The first 100 days of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant have focused on tackling the Supreme Court’s massive case backlog, promoting mediation, and tightening court procedures. His early tenure signals administrative reforms, stricter case-listing rules, and key decisions that could shape the judiciary in 2026.
Supreme Court Justice PS Narasimha said many legal institutions were historically designed around male career patterns and must now evolve to support women lawyers. He stressed the need for structural reforms, institutional support systems, and better talent discovery to improve women’s representation in the judiciary.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recommended a disciplinary enquiry against a trial court judge for failing to properly follow its order to conduct an enquiry in a property dispute case. The Court found the judge’s explanation unsatisfactory and directed the matter to be placed before the Chief Justice for possible action.