Today, On 30th August, Kapil Sibal urged the Chief Justice of India to appoint more women to the higher judiciary, emphasizing the need for gender representation. With only two women judges in the Supreme Court, Sibal highlighted the potential of women in the legal profession and emphasized the challenges they face in rising to leadership positions. Justice Hima Kohli’s distinguished career was also praised.
Today(on 18th July),The Delhi High Court issued notices to several Bar Associations, including the BCI, BCD, DHCBA, and district courts’ Bar Associations, following a plea for 33% reservation for women lawyers in upcoming elections. The plea highlights the lack of female representation in leadership positions and the burden placed on young women lawyers. The detailed hearing is scheduled for August 12.
Delhi High Court Acting Chief Justice Manmohan emphasizes gender equality, asserting that a society aiming for progress cannot constrain half its population. He encourages women lawyers to harness their skills for impactful change at the 3rd Annual Tea Soiree organized by the Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum.
Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, criticized the limited representation of women in Bar Councils and Associations, describing it as an entrenched “old boys club”. He called for a more supportive environment for women to participate and succeed in elections, stressing the shared responsibility of all stakeholders and encouraging women advocates to contest elections and take on positions of responsibility.
Today (5th April), The TN Bar Council urged the Madras High Court Chief Justice to recommend more lawyers from minority communities and women for judicial appointments, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunities. Senior Counsel S Prabakaran advocated for a merit-based selection process, stressing the importance of fairness and inclusivity. The letter highlighted the need for integrity and expeditious case resolution in judicial appointments.
The President of SCBA, Adish Aggarwala, Today assured the Delhi High Court of a general body meeting within two months to discuss amending rules to reserve two Executive Committee positions for female lawyers. This comes after a plea was dismissed by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, urging SCBA to arrange the meeting for gender representation concerns.
Justice Subramonium Prasad of the Delhi High Court withdrew from hearing a petition urging the SCBA to allocate at least two positions for female lawyers in its Executive Committee. Advocate Yogamaya MG initiated the plea, emphasizing the need for women’s representation in decision-making roles within the legal community to address sexual harassment effectively.