Supreme Court Empowers District Judges to Nominate Women to Bar Association Committees

The Supreme Court authorized District Judges nationwide to nominate women members to the Executive Committees of Bar Associations to ensure 30% gender representation.

A Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued this directive to address instances where sufficient women members are available but are unable to contest elections.

This move follows reports that several Bar Associations, including specialized bodies like Tax and RERA bars, have failed to meet the 30% mandate.

The Bench directed 14 non-compliant High Courts to ensure the quota is implemented across all jurisdictions, including Taluka and District levels, to foster gender diversity within legal leadership.

[Deeksha N Amruthesh v. State of Karnataka & Ors.]