The Supreme Court heard a plea seeking reservation for women in Bar Council elections and modified its earlier directions for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. CJI Surya Kant said greater women representation will strengthen Bar leadership and should not be treated as an adversarial issue.
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill based on a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report. The report was presented in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the first half of the 2025 Budget Session. This approval comes after heated debates and protests by opposition MPs in Parliament.
Today, On 24th January, The Supreme Court directed that the post of Treasurer in the Advocates Association Bengaluru (AAB) be reserved for women. The Court also instructed the association to ensure representation of women lawyers in its governing council. This move aims to promote gender equality and inclusivity in the legal profession. The decision highlights the importance of women’s participation in leadership roles within legal bodies.
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.
Chief Justice of India Emphasizes Judicial Independence and Women Representation in Bengaluru Conference. At the 21st biennial state-level conference of judicial officers in Karnataka, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, delivered an inspiring message to the judiciary, urging officers to rule on bail petitions with integrity, devoid of external pressures. BENGALURU: On Saturday during the […]
