The Supreme Court said it will await the outcome of a nine-judge Constitution Bench judgment before deciding a plea filed by a Parsi woman. The plea seeks directions to the Nagpur Parsi Panchayat to ensure equal treatment for women who marry persons belonging to another faith.
The Supreme Court addressed gender discrimination faced by elected women representatives, particularly regarding the arbitrary removal of a female Sarpanch in rural areas. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted entrenched biases and systemic prejudice against women, calling for urgent reform and emphasizing the need for empowering female leadership in governance.
Justice Hima Kohli, at a commemorative event for “100 Years of Women in Law in India,” highlighted the lack of female Attorney General and Solicitor General appointments in 75 years, emphasizing ongoing gender bias. She identified barriers like work-life balance issues, stereotypes, and limited opportunities, calling for reforms to empower women in the legal field.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud Yesterday (May 6th) voiced his displeasure and concern regarding allegations of gender discrimination in army promotions. The issue gained prominence as he directly questioned the son of a former CJI regarding these allegations. The petitioners were represented by senior lawyer Huzefa Ahmadi, the son of former Chief Justice of India AM Ahmadi, who served as the 26th CJI from October 25, 1994, to March 24, 1997.
