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    “More Women Are Joining the Bar, But Few Continue”: CJI Surya Kant Raises Serious Concern
    “More Women Are Joining the Bar, But Few Continue”: CJI Surya Kant Raises Serious Concern
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    “More Women Are Joining the Bar, But Few Continue”: CJI Surya Kant Raises Serious Concern

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said that while more women are joining the legal profession, very few are able to continue and grow due to discrimination in work allocation, briefing, and empanelment. He suggested 50% representation for women in government panels and called for institutional support like maternity protection and financial assistance.

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    40% Women in Trial Courts, But Govt Shows Casual Attitude in Appointing Female Judges to SC & HCs: Ex-CJI N. V. Ramana
    40% Women in Trial Courts, But Govt Shows Casual Attitude in Appointing Female Judges to SC & HCs: Ex-CJI N. V. Ramana
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    40% Women in Trial Courts, But Govt Shows Casual Attitude in Appointing Female Judges to SC & HCs: Ex-CJI N. V. Ramana

    Former Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana said the government lacked intent to achieve gender parity despite women forming forty percent of trial court judiciary. He said, “Government showed casual attitude appointing women judges in higher courts.”

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