The Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust (SCLWT) has awarded the Justice J.S. Verma Fellowship to three lawyers: Archita Nigam, Surabhi Vaya, and Mallika Agarwal. The new fellows were honored at a ceremony held on March 24.
Vikas Singh has been re-elected as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for a fourth term. Rahul Kaushik and Pragya Baghel have been elected as Vice President and Secretary, respectively. The 2025 elections emphasized women’s representation, fulfilling a Supreme Court directive, and showcased strong alumni involvement from ILS Law College, Pune.
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.
Former CJI Chandrachud defended the Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370, stating that the provision was always meant to fade away. In an interview with the BBC, he highlighted that it was introduced as a temporary measure due to war conditions. He emphasized that the Court upheld the elected government’s decision to abrogate it. According to him, the ruling aligns with the constitutional framework and historical context.
Today, On 13th November, the Supreme Court decided to review a video of the Delhi High Court Bar Association meeting where a women’s quota proposal was rejected. The Court questioned the lack of constitutional discussions during the rejection process. The matter is adjourned until November 18, focusing on the decision-making process regarding women’s representation.