Supreme Court of India mandated 30 percent representation for women in bar bodies nationwide. Bench led by Surya Kant warned non compliant associations may face suspension and fresh elections if directions are ignored.
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has urged bar bodies across India to oppose the proposal to make High Courts function on two Saturdays every month. It warned that extra court days would increase stress on lawyers, judges and staff, and may harm the quality of justice instead of reducing case pendency.
