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The ‘first woman’ problem

A century after winning the right to practice law, women in the highest ranks of the judiciary remain the exception, not the norm

Manasi Shah

9th Mar 2025

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Justice Nagarathna on diversity in the supreme court

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“When it comes to women advocates, the family has to cooperate”: Justice B.V. Nagarathana

In a conversation with SCO, Justice Nagarathna spoke about women in the judiciary, access to justice in the digital age and more.

R. Sai Spandana

27th Nov 2023

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Analysis

The Women’s Reservation Bill has a long history of arguments and stakes

DESK BRIEF: After two years of silence from the government in a PIL, Parliament abruptly passed the bill in a special session

Krithiha V. and Sushovan Patnaik

25th Sep 2023

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Court Data

Woman SC Judges Have Shorter Tenures than Male Judges

While the number of woman judges at the SC has increased, the time they will spend on the bench is low.

Mihir R

30th Sep 2021

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Court Data

Number of Women Chief Justices in High Courts currently

As it currently stands, there are 4 Women Chief Justices in the High Courts of India.

SCO Team

10th Mar 2018

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