Senior Advocate Indira Jaisingh criticised the Supreme Court Collegium, pointing out that since 2021, after Justices Hima Kohli, B.V. Nagarathna, and Bela Trivedi were appointed, not a single woman has been recommended, asking, “Does wisdom lie only with men?”
The 2025 India Justice Report reveals a severe shortage of judges in India, with only 15 per million people, far below the recommended 50. The report highlights high vacancy rates, especially in high courts, and significant case backlogs. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for urgent reforms and increased diversity in the judiciary.
For the first time in 163 years, the Calcutta High Court now has eight women judges. This milestone was achieved after the swearing-in of three additional judges. The increased representation marks a step toward gender balance in the judiciary. It also inspires more women to pursue legal careers despite challenges.
Today, On 28th February, The Supreme Court ordered the reappointment of civil judges in Madhya Pradesh and asked for more respect towards women judges. It said that women judges should get a safe and comfortable place to work. The Court also stressed that a supportive environment is important for equal opportunities in the judiciary. This decision shows the Court’s commitment to fairness and justice for all.
Justice Alok Aradhe was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on January 13, succeeding Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, who is now the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. The oath ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, attended by various dignitaries. Justice Aradhe has a distinguished legal career and initiated transparency reforms in his previous role.