A new survey by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) shows that 38.5% of women lawyers find the legal profession discouraging, revealing serious challenges linked to gender bias, limited leadership opportunities, and the pressures of marriage and motherhood affecting careers.
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, held an unprecedented meeting in Visakhapatnam to assess candidates for judgeship from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Courts. This marks a significant departure from traditional processes, allowing personal interaction to evaluate candidates’ suitability, while also addressing diversity concerns regarding family connections in judicial appointments.
A Supreme Court collegium member has proposed stricter criteria for appointing children of judges as High Court judges, highlighting the advantages they possess over first-generation lawyers. This issue arises amid concerns of nepotism in judicial appointments, prompting discussions about the need for reform in the selection process to enhance fairness and independence.
The Supreme Court collegium started meeting lawyers being considered for High Court judgeship for the first time. To reduce nepotism, they are avoiding recommending candidates who have close relatives in the judiciary and are giving more chances to first-generation lawyers. These meetings help assess candidates’ suitability better. This step aims to make judicial appointments fairer and more transparent.
Diversity in Legal Landscape: Justice Hima Kohli on the Rise of First-Generation Lawyers and Women in Law In a recent address, Supreme Court Justice Hima Kohli emphasized the significance of diversity in the legal profession, particularly highlighting the roles of first-generation lawyers and women. She remarked, “Their contributions are far from mere tokenism; they bring […]
