Supreme Court Earmarks SCBA Vice President Post for Women in 2026 Election

In a significant move toward gender inclusivity, the Supreme Court has earmarked the post of Vice President in the 2026 Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections for women advocates.

A bench led by CJI Surya Kant passed the order as a "progression" from previous years, where the posts of Treasurer and Secretary were reserved for women.

The SCBA, represented by Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, agreed to the measure, noting that the association has never had a woman President.

The Court further directed that the election schedule be notified by July 13, with results declared in August.

[Supreme Court Bar Association v. BD Kaushik]