Supreme Court Directs 30% Reservation for Women Lawyers in Karnataka Bar Bodies

The Supreme Court has directed that 30% of seats in governing councils of district bar associations across Karnataka be reserved for women lawyers.

The order extends a similar directive issued earlier for the Advocates Association Bengaluru (AAB) elections, where the post of Treasurer was reserved for women.

A bench stated that this reservation policy should be implemented in all bar associations in Karnataka, with compliance reports submitted to district judges.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka High Court called for dismantling "old men's clubs" and stressed the legal necessity of ensuring equal representation for women in bar bodies statewide.