Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged High Courts to prioritise women in judicial appointments. Most courts agreed, amid low female representation, with only 116 of 813 High Court judges being women, highlighting gender imbalance in judiciary.
Supreme Court Justice PS Narasimha said many legal institutions were historically designed around male career patterns and must now evolve to support women lawyers. He stressed the need for structural reforms, institutional support systems, and better talent discovery to improve women’s representation in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Jharkhand High Court to re-evaluate a single parent judicial officer’s previously denied child care leave request. The Court emphasized that the review should not be influenced by earlier decisions. This case highlights the judiciary’s need for a sensitive approach regarding the challenges faced by single working parents.
Justice Bela M Trivedi, the eleventh woman judge of the Supreme Court of India, retired after 3.5 years of significant service. Her unique ascent from a trial court judge to an apex court judge is a notable milestone in Indian judicial history. Trivedi’s legacy continues to inspire future generations in the judiciary.