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    PIL Seeking Representation of Women, Queer, and SC/ST Lawyers in Bar Councils: Supreme Court Issues Notice
    PIL Seeking Representation of Women, Queer, and SC/ST Lawyers in Bar Councils: Supreme Court Issues Notice
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    PIL Seeking Representation of Women, Queer, and SC/ST Lawyers in Bar Councils: Supreme Court Issues Notice

    Today, On 26th November, Supreme Court responded to a PIL seeking proportional representation of women, queer individuals, lawyers with disabilities, and members of marginalized communities in the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils. The court has now issued notice in the matter.

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    Judicial Interpretations in India Have Often Failed to Capture the Lived Realities of Women: CJI Gavai
    Judicial Interpretations in India Have Often Failed to Capture the Lived Realities of Women: CJI Gavai
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    Achieving Gender Justice Is Not Women’s Responsibility Alone, Men Must Share Power for Society’s Liberation: CJI Gavai

    CJI Gavai said achieving gender justice is not women’s responsibility alone, urging men to share power for society’s liberation while delivering the 30th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture on the theme Justice for All: Building a Gender Equal and Inclusive India.

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    PIL in Supreme Court Demands Equal Representation: Women, Queer & Marginalized Lawyers Missing from Bar Councils
    PIL in Supreme Court Demands Equal Representation: Women, Queer & Marginalized Lawyers Missing from Bar Councils
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    PIL in Supreme Court Demands Equal Representation: Women, Queer & Marginalized Lawyers Missing from Bar Councils

    A new PIL filed by Advocate Yogamaya MG urges the Supreme Court to ensure fair representation of women, queer persons, and marginalized lawyers in Bar Councils. The plea highlights that only nine out of 441 council members are women, calling it a “deeply entrenched imbalance.”

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    Felt No Dignity as a Lawyer Nor as a Woman: Advocate Claims Mistreatment by Justice Shyam Suman, Writes to CJI & Bombay HC Chief Justice
    Felt No Dignity as a Lawyer Nor as a Woman: Advocate Claims Mistreatment by Justice Shyam Suman, Writes to CJI & Bombay HC Chief Justice
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    Felt No Dignity as a Lawyer Nor as a Woman: Advocate Claims Mistreatment by Justice Shyam Suman, Writes to CJI & Bombay HC Chief Justice

    Advocate Maria Nedumpara has alleged mistreatment by Justice Shyam Suman, stating she felt no dignity as a lawyer nor as a woman. She sent a detailed complaint to Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Bombay HC Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.

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    ‘She Should Not Merely Survive but Actively Thrive’: Justice BV Nagarathna Raises Concern Over Worsening Sex Ratios in Some States
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    ‘She Should Not Merely Survive but Actively Thrive’: Justice BV Nagarathna Raises Concern Over Worsening Sex Ratios in Some States

    Justice BV Nagarathna expressed serious concern over declining sex ratios in some states, citing female infanticide and foeticide. She emphasized that girls should not merely survive but actively thrive, highlighting the urgent need for gender equality.

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    How Can There Be Two Criteria Based on Gender?: Supreme Court Slams 'Arbitrariness' in Women Army Officers Appointments
    How Can There Be Two Criteria Based on Gender?: Supreme Court Slams 'Arbitrariness' in Women Army Officers Appointments
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    How Can There Be Two Criteria Based on Gender?: Supreme Court Slams ‘Arbitrariness’ in Women Army Officers Appointments

    The Supreme Court sharply questioned the Army over arbitrary criteria, asking, “How can there be two criteria based on gender?” The bench criticized the unfair evaluation of women SSC officers compared to their male counterparts for permanent commission.

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    SC Women Lawyers Slam Justice Katju, Demand Apology Over "Winking" Remark
    SC Women Lawyers Slam Justice Katju, Demand Apology Over "Winking" Remark
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    Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association Slam Retired Justice Katju, Demand Apology Over “Winking” Remark

    The Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association has condemned retired Justice Markandey Katju’s “winking” remark, calling it sexist and demeaning. The association has demanded an unconditional public apology, stressing such comments harm the dignity of women in law.

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    JAG Recruitment | “Restricting Women’s Seats Violates Right to Equality”: Supreme Court Quashes Army Policy Reserving More Posts for Men
    JAG Recruitment | “Restricting Women’s Seats Violates Right to Equality”: Supreme Court Quashes Army Policy Reserving More Posts for Men
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    JAG Recruitment | “Restricting Women’s Seats Violates Right to Equality”: Supreme Court Quashes Army Policy Reserving More Posts for Men

    Today, On 1th August, The Supreme Court ruled that restricting women’s seats in JAG recruitment violates the right to equality. It quashed the Army’s policy of reserving more posts for men, directing a combined merit list based solely on merit.

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    Supreme Court Declares: Tribal Women Have Equal Right to Ancestral Property – Custom Can't Override Equality
    Supreme Court Declares: Tribal Women Have Equal Right to Ancestral Property – Custom Can't Override Equality
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    Supreme Court Declares: Tribal Women Have Equal Right to Ancestral Property – Custom Can’t Override Equality

    Supreme Court rules tribal women and their heirs are entitled to equal property rights. Denial based on outdated customs violates constitutional equality.

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    Samay Raina Submits Written Apology to NCW for “Disrespectful” Remarks on Women in ‘India’s Got Latent’ Show
    Samay Raina Submits Written Apology to NCW for “Disrespectful” Remarks on Women in ‘India’s Got Latent’ Show
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    Samay Raina Submits Written Apology to NCW for “Disrespectful” Remarks on Women in ‘India’s Got Latent’ Show

    YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women and submitted a written apology for allegedly disrespectful comments about women during his show ‘India’s Got Latent’. The NCW had earlier issued him a notice.

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