A 16-year-old girl has approached the Supreme Court seeking to cancel her child marriage, stating she “wants to study.” She urged the court to protect her right to education and personal freedom.
The Supreme Court of India has mandated a 30% reservation for women lawyers in the Gujarat Bar Associations, including the treasurer role, advocating for gender equality in legal leadership. This decision, stemming from a petition by lawyer Meena A. Jagtap, seeks to enhance women’s representation and address systemic disparities in the profession.
Justice B V Nagarathna addressed the evolving family structure in India, highlighting challenges within the legal system. Factors such as women’s financial independence and urbanization influence this change. She emphasized the need for mutual understanding in partnerships to resolve conflicts and noted that societal attitudes towards women must evolve to reduce family disputes and court cases.
Today, 11th December, the Supreme Court overturned a Telangana High Court ruling regarding a dowry harassment case against Atul Subhash and his family. It emphasized the misuse of legal provisions to target innocent individuals amidst marital disputes. The ruling followed Atul’s tragic suicide, highlighting the need for careful judicial handling of such sensitive accusations.
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Today (2nd May): The Supreme Court directed that one-third of SCBA posts must be reserved for women. For the current year, three executive members, two senior executive members, and the treasurer must be women. This aims to promote gender inclusivity and diversity within the association. The directive builds on a plea for gender representation. Elections for the 2024-25 term are scheduled for May 16th.