Women Lawyers Need Strong Sisterhood to Fight Structural Inequality: Justice B V Nagarathna

Justice B. V. Nagarathna urged stronger solidarity among women lawyers, stating sisterhood is necessary to confront structural inequalities in the legal profession, while speaking at the launch of The Constitution is my Home by senior advocate Indira Jaising.

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.

Big Reform: Supreme Court Orders Women’s Reservation for SCBA Vice President Post

Supreme Court of India mandated reservation of SCBA Vice President post for women in upcoming elections. Bench led by CJI Surya Kant aimed to boost women’s representation in bar leadership roles.

Will Suspend Bar Associations: Supreme Court Warns Bodies Not Meeting 30% Quota for Women Lawyers

Supreme Court of India mandated 30 percent representation for women in bar bodies nationwide. Bench led by Surya Kant warned non compliant associations may face suspension and fresh elections if directions are ignored.

“More Women Are Joining the Bar, But Few Continue”: CJI Surya Kant Raises Serious Concern

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said that while more women are joining the legal profession, very few are able to continue and grow due to discrimination in work allocation, briefing, and empanelment. He suggested 50% representation for women in government panels and called for institutional support like maternity protection and financial assistance.

CJI Surya Kant Leads Women’s Day Walkathon in Chandigarh, Calls It a “Historic Day to Raise Awareness on Women’s Rights”

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant led a Women’s Day walkathon in Chandigarh during India International Disputes Week 2026, joined by judges, lawyers, and students. The event aimed to spread awareness about women’s rights and highlight the legal community’s support for gender equality.

“Institutions Built for Men”: Justice PS Narasimha Calls for Redesigning Legal Systems to Support Women in Law

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.

“Only 1 Woman Among 34 Judges”: Why India’s Judiciary Still Struggles With Gender Representation This Women’s Day

Despite progress in lower courts, women remain severely underrepresented in India’s higher judiciary, with only one woman judge currently serving in the Supreme Court. On International Women’s Day, the numbers highlight the urgent need for reforms to break the judicial “glass ceiling.”