Chief Justice of India Surya Kant led a Women’s Day walkathon in Chandigarh during India International Disputes Week 2026, joined by judges, lawyers, and students. The event aimed to spread awareness about women’s rights and highlight the legal community’s support for gender equality.
A Women’s Day Walkathon was organised in Chandigarh on Sunday morning as part of the ongoing India International Disputes Week 2026, bringing together members of the legal community and the public to promote awareness about women’s rights and gender equality.
The event began at the scenic Sukhna Lake and concluded at the iconic Open Hand Monument, which is located within the Capitol Complex that houses the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The walkathon covered a distance of approximately 2.5 to 3 kilometres and saw enthusiastic participation from women lawyers, law students, and several members of the legal fraternity. Men also joined the initiative in support of gender equality and awareness about women’s rights.
The walkathon was flagged off by the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, who personally led the walk along with several judges from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Among those present was Sheel Nagu, along with other members of the judiciary who joined the walk to show solidarity and support for women’s empowerment.
The initiative formed part of the larger activities organised during India International Disputes Week 2026, which aims to highlight India’s growing role in international dispute resolution while also addressing important social and legal issues, including gender representation and equality in the legal profession.
Participants walked together through the planned route in Chandigarh, symbolising unity and collective commitment to strengthening awareness about women’s rights. The presence of senior judges, lawyers, and students added significance to the event and highlighted the legal community’s support for gender equality.
Speaking to the media after the walkathon, Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasised the importance of public awareness regarding women’s rights and described the event as a meaningful initiative.
“It is a historic day to make people aware of women’s rights. I felt good about my participation in the event,”
CJI Kant said, while talking to media.
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