The Supreme Court Today (May 6th) during a mentioning by the Supreme Court Bar Association-SCBA, has clarified that its previous order directing a minimum of 1/3rd of seats in the Executive Committee for women is on an “experimental basis”.
On International Women’s Day 2024, Indian courts took significant steps to support women’s rights, emphasizing gender equality and empowerment. Landmark judgments addressed workplace gender equality, reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and combatting gender-based violence. Notable cases such as Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, Suchita Srivastava v. Chandigarh Administration, and Durga v. State of New Delhi contributed to women’s empowerment in India.
