Karnataka High Court Stays Tumakuru Bar Elections Over Plea for 33% Women’s Reservation

The Karnataka High Court stayed Tumakuru District Advocates Association elections after women advocates petitioned for 33% reservation in leadership posts. 

Justice M. Nagaprasanna remarked that bar associations should not remain "old boys' clubs" and emphasized the need for gender representation. 

The Association rejected the request, citing a lack of authority and time constraints.

The petitioners argued before the court that it violated constitutional morality. The court extended the stay and noted that similar reservations were upheld in Bengaluru’s Advocates Association by the Supreme Court.

The matter is adjourned till Monday.