Women Lawyers Need Privacy, Comfort and Basic Facilities at Courts: Supreme Court Proposes Ladies’ Bar Rooms Across India

The Supreme Court proposed dedicated Ladies’ Bar Rooms across courts, stressing that women advocates must have access to privacy, comfort and basic facilities. The Court observed that meaningful participation of women in the legal profession cannot be ensured without such essential infrastructure.

Karnataka Government Appoints 69 High Court Law Officers, 26 Are Women

The Karnataka Government appointed a new panel of law officers to represent the State before the High Court, including 42 Additional Government Advocates and 27 Government Pleaders. The appointments feature significant women representation, with 26 women lawyers selected across both categories.

I Am Not A Person Who Only Make Statements: CJI Surya Kant’s Big Assurance On Women Representation In Legal Profession

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant revealed that a robust mechanism is being developed to increase women’s representation in the legal profession. Emphasising his commitment, he said, “I am not a person who only make statements,” while highlighting steps including 30% reservation for women in Bar bodies.

Safety of Women Lawyers in Police Stations: Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre & BCI On Uniform Policy Plea

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union government, all States, and Union Territories on a petition seeking uniform nationwide guidelines to protect women advocates visiting police stations, especially during late evening and night hours, ensuring their safety, dignity, and protection.

Would Be Fair, Objective, Transparent: BCI Seeks Supreme Court Approval for 30% Women Representation Formula in Bar Councils 

The Bar Council of India approached the Supreme Court of India seeking approval for a merit-based co-option process to ensure 30% women representation in state bar councils, proposing selection of unelected women candidates securing the highest votes under a 10% additional quota.

30% Women’s Reservation Applies to Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Election: Supreme Court

Today, on 16th January, The Supreme Court excluded Punjab and Haryana from its December 8, 2025 directions as only voter lists were finalized, holding that 30% women’s reservation will apply to their upcoming Bar Council elections. The matter was heard by CJI Surya Kant and Justice J Bagchi.

Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Bombay High Court Ruling Excluding Bar Councils from POSH Act Protection

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea questioning the Bombay High Court’s view that the POSH Act does not apply to complaints by women advocates before bar councils. The case could redefine sexual harassment protections for women lawyers across India.