The Supreme Court proposed dedicated Ladies’ Bar Rooms across courts, stressing that women advocates must have access to privacy, comfort and basic facilities. The Court observed that meaningful participation of women in the legal profession cannot be ensured without such essential infrastructure.
Justice Abhay S Oka inaugurated the new Thane court building, expressing concern over the 4.6 lakh pending cases, particularly highlighting 3.51 lakh criminal cases. He urged Maharashtra to enhance judicial infrastructure, linking it to timely justice. His remarks emphasize the need for improvements to restore public trust in the judiciary.
Yesterday, On 12th November, The Supreme Court expressed concern over inadequate private washroom facilities for women judges in a Gujarat court, following a letter from a female judicial officer who had to use a senior judge’s restroom. The court emphasized the need for improved infrastructure for female judicial officers during a public interest litigation regarding toilet availability.