SC Issues Notice on PIL Asks “Proportional Representation” For Women, PwDs, Queer Individuals, and Marginalized Groups in Bar Councils

The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a PIL regarding inadequate representation of women, queer individuals, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities in the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils. The petitioner urged recognition and addressed disproportionate representation, emphasizing the need for proportional representation in these councils for a more equitable legal profession.