The Delhi High Court Bar Association rejected a proposal to reserve four out of ten executive committee posts for women, despite a Supreme Court recommendation for better gender representation. The decision, opposed mainly by male members, contradicts ongoing appeals for women’s reservations in legal leadership, with upcoming court reviews set to influence future elections.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 26) urged the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) to reserve 4 out of 10 posts in the Executive Committee (EC) of the bar body for women. The Court was hearing two petitions, one seeking directions to district bar associations in Delhi to implement 33 per cent reservation for women and another seeking women’s quota in the Delhi High Court Bar Association.
Today, On 5th August, The Delhi High Court requested responses from bar associations concerning a plea for reservations for women lawyers in leadership roles within the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA). Advocate Fozia Rahman emphasized the lack of gender diversity in decision-making positions and the plea aims to address this imbalance by reserving specific roles for women.
Today (1st May): The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Centre in relation to a plea from the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) calling for the expansion of the High Court building. The plea underlines the need for more space to cater to the court’s growing requirements, emphasizing the necessity for additional courtrooms, lawyers’ chambers, and essential infrastructure facilities. The Court has highlighted the challenges faced in expanding the premises and stressed the urgency of obtaining adjacent land for the expansion. The plea also addresses the congestion and inconvenience caused by inadequate parking space in the vicinity. The expansion and modernization of the Delhi High Court are crucial to meet the escalating demands of the judicial system and ensure the efficient delivery of justice.
