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Gender Imbalance in the Supreme Court of India

Syllabus: Judiciary Source:  TH Context: With the retirement of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia in August 2025, only one woman judge (Justice B.V. Nagarathna) remains in the Supreme Court out of 34. The acute gender imbalance raises questions about diversity, representation, and inclusivity in India’s top court. About Gender Imbalance in the Supreme Court of India: What …

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Closing the gender gap in the higher judiciary

Syllabus: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Source: TH Context The Indian judiciary has witnessed notable progress in women’s representation over the past century, starting with Cornelia Sorabji becoming India’s first woman lawyer in 1924. However, despite increased participation in the legal profession, women remain significantly underrepresented in the Supreme Court …

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