Justice Hima Kohli, at a commemorative event for “100 Years of Women in Law in India,” highlighted the lack of female Attorney General and Solicitor General appointments in 75 years, emphasizing ongoing gender bias. She identified barriers like work-life balance issues, stereotypes, and limited opportunities, calling for reforms to empower women in the legal field.
Day-3 | 9-Judge Bench- The Supreme Court clarified that the power to impose a tax on mineral rights lies with the states, not the Parliament, and emphasized the need to preserve this authority. The court is deliberating on whether the royalty collected by the Centre on mining leases qualifies as a tax. The hearing will resume on March 5.
