The Supreme Court directed reservation of key posts for women lawyers in SCAORA to boost gender representation. Invoking Article 142, the Court mandated reserved positions in upcoming elections with consensus from all parties.
The Supreme Court of India has mandated a 30% reservation for women lawyers in the Gujarat Bar Associations, including the treasurer role, advocating for gender equality in legal leadership. This decision, stemming from a petition by lawyer Meena A. Jagtap, seeks to enhance women’s representation and address systemic disparities in the profession.