NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over the low presence of women in the judiciary, Chief Justice of India NV Live Said on Saturday that “with great difficulty”, Supreme court It has achieved only 11 percent representation of women in its back.
At present, out of the 33 sitting judges in the apex court, four are women judges.
Highlighting that the majority of women advocate for conflict within the profession, chief Magistrate He said that after 75 years of independence, at least 50 per cent representation would be expected for women at all levels.
“Very few women get representation at the top. Even when they do, they face significant challenges.
“After 75 years of independence, at least 50 per cent representation would be expected for women at all levels, but I must admit that now we have achieved only 11 per cent representation of women on Supreme Court benches.” Ramana said in a function organized Bar Council of India to congratulate him.
He said that some states, because of the reservation policy, may manifest higher representation, but the reality is that the legal profession still has to “welcome women”.
The apex court currently has four women judges – Justices Indira Banerjee, Hema Kohli, BV Nagarathna and Bela M. trivedi.
History was created in the apex court on August 31 when nine judges, including three women, took oath in one go for the first time.
The power of the top court has now increased to 33 from the sanctioned strength of 34, including that of the CJI.
Justice Nagarathna is in line to become the first woman CJI in September 2027.
Sending a message to the young members of the bar, the CJI said at the ceremony that they should never forget the age-old values of this noble profession and respect women colleagues.
“Seniority is of great importance in this profession. Give due respect to your superiors in the bar for their experience, knowledge and wisdom.
“Respect and treat female colleagues with dignity. Respect the institution and the judges. You are the front line of the legal system, and you must protect the institution from targeted, motivated and malicious attacks. It is enshrined in the Bar that It speaks for what is fair and just,” he said.
Among those who attended the event were Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, several sitting judges of the apex court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and office bearers and members of several bar bodies across the country.
The Supreme Court, which came into existence on 26 January 1950, has seen very few women judges since its inception.
Before the appointment of Justices Kohli, Nagarathna and Trivedi, only eight women have been made judges of the apex court, starting with Justice M Fatima Biwi in 1989.
At present, out of the 33 sitting judges in the apex court, four are women judges.
Highlighting that the majority of women advocate for conflict within the profession, chief Magistrate He said that after 75 years of independence, at least 50 per cent representation would be expected for women at all levels.
“Very few women get representation at the top. Even when they do, they face significant challenges.
“After 75 years of independence, at least 50 per cent representation would be expected for women at all levels, but I must admit that now we have achieved only 11 per cent representation of women on Supreme Court benches.” Ramana said in a function organized Bar Council of India to congratulate him.
He said that some states, because of the reservation policy, may manifest higher representation, but the reality is that the legal profession still has to “welcome women”.
The apex court currently has four women judges – Justices Indira Banerjee, Hema Kohli, BV Nagarathna and Bela M. trivedi.
History was created in the apex court on August 31 when nine judges, including three women, took oath in one go for the first time.
The power of the top court has now increased to 33 from the sanctioned strength of 34, including that of the CJI.
Justice Nagarathna is in line to become the first woman CJI in September 2027.
Sending a message to the young members of the bar, the CJI said at the ceremony that they should never forget the age-old values of this noble profession and respect women colleagues.
“Seniority is of great importance in this profession. Give due respect to your superiors in the bar for their experience, knowledge and wisdom.
“Respect and treat female colleagues with dignity. Respect the institution and the judges. You are the front line of the legal system, and you must protect the institution from targeted, motivated and malicious attacks. It is enshrined in the Bar that It speaks for what is fair and just,” he said.
Among those who attended the event were Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, several sitting judges of the apex court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and office bearers and members of several bar bodies across the country.
The Supreme Court, which came into existence on 26 January 1950, has seen very few women judges since its inception.
Before the appointment of Justices Kohli, Nagarathna and Trivedi, only eight women have been made judges of the apex court, starting with Justice M Fatima Biwi in 1989.
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